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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.45, 875.33 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.45, 875.33 and 193.52 is: 290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.45 : 875.33 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.45/875.33 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.45x = 875.33 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.45x = 169,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,393.86/583.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.33

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