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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.78, 875.56 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.78, 875.56 and 193.79 is: 290.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.78 : 875.56 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.78/875.56 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.78x = 875.56 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.78x = 169,674.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,674.77/583.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.65

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