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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.03, 876.30 and 237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.03, 876.30 and 237.61 is: 356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.03 : 876.30 = 237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.03/876.30 = 237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.03x = 876.30 × 237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.03x = 208,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,217.64/584.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.52

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