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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.32, 874.78 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.32, 874.78 and 193.22 is: 289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.32 : 874.78 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.32/874.78 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.32x = 874.78 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.32x = 169,024.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,024.99/583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.76

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