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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.56, 874.95 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.56, 874.95 and 193.43 is: 290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.56 : 874.95 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.56/874.95 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.56x = 874.95 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.56x = 169,241.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,241.58/583.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.02

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