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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.59, 875.46 and 193.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.59, 875.46 and 193.63 is: 290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.59 : 875.46 = 193.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.59/875.46 = 193.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.59x = 875.46 × 193.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.59x = 169,509.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,509.97/583.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.46

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