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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.91, 874.47 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.91, 874.47 and 192.93 is: 289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.91 : 874.47 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.91/874.47 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.91x = 874.47 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.91x = 168,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,711.50/582.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.43

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