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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.93, 874.38 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.93, 874.38 and 150.08 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.93 : 874.38 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.93/874.38 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.93x = 874.38 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.93x = 131,226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,226.95/582.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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