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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.77, 875.93 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.77, 875.93 and 237.35 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.77 : 875.93 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.77/875.93 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.77x = 875.93 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.77x = 207,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,897.01/583.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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