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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.43, 875.24 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.43, 875.24 and 193.43 is: 290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.43 : 875.24 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.43/875.24 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.43x = 875.24 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.43x = 169,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,298.60/583.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.18

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