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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.64, 876.10 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.64, 876.10 and 237.22 is: 356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.64 : 876.10 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.64/876.10 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.64x = 876.10 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.64x = 207,828.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,828.44/583.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.09

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