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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.02, 876.23 and 237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.02, 876.23 and 237.43 is: 356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.02 : 876.23 = 237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.02/876.23 = 237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.02x = 876.23 × 237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.02x = 208,043.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,043.29/584.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.23

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