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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.74, 875.97 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.74, 875.97 and 237.11 is: 355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.74 : 875.97 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.74/875.97 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.74x = 875.97 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.74x = 207,696.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,696.87/583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.80

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