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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.02, 875.81 and 237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.02, 875.81 and 237.26 is: 355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.02 : 875.81 = 237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.02/875.81 = 237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.02x = 875.81 × 237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.02x = 207,794.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,794.09/584.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.80

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