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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.76, 875.64 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.76, 875.64 and 150.88 is: 226.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.76 : 875.64 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.76/875.64 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.76x = 875.64 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.76x = 132,111.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,111.43/583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.31

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