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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.92, 874.37 and 150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.92, 874.37 and 150.07 is: 225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.92 : 874.37 = 150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.92/874.37 = 150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.92x = 874.37 × 150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.92x = 131,216.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,216.71/582.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.10

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