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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.99, 874.46 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.99, 874.46 and 144.24 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.99 : 874.46 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.99/874.46 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.99x = 874.46 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.99x = 126,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,131.39/582.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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