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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.37, 874.62 and 193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.37, 874.62 and 193.24 is: 289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.37 : 874.62 = 193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.37/874.62 = 193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.37x = 874.62 × 193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.37x = 169,011.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,011.57/583.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.72

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