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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.24, 874.98 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.24, 874.98 and 198.52 is: 297.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.24 : 874.98 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.24/874.98 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.24x = 874.98 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.24x = 173,701.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,701.03/583.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.82

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