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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.71, 878.28 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.71, 878.28 and 195.58 is: 293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.71 : 878.28 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.71/878.28 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.71x = 878.28 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.71x = 171,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,775.47/585.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.28

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