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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.52, 875.33 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.52, 875.33 and 193.43 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.52 : 875.33 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.52/875.33 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.52x = 875.33 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.52x = 169,317.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,317.03/583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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