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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.04, 875.88 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.04, 875.88 and 237.27 is: 355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.04 : 875.88 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.04/875.88 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.04x = 875.88 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.04x = 207,820.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,820.05/584.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.83

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