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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.97, 874.35 and 192.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.97, 874.35 and 192.97 is: 289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.97 : 874.35 = 192.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.97/874.35 = 192.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.97x = 874.35 × 192.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.97x = 168,726.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,726.33/582.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.43

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