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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.04, 875.98 and 199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.04, 875.98 and 199.24 is: 298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.04 : 875.98 = 199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.04/875.98 = 199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.04x = 875.98 × 199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.04x = 174,530.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,530.26/584.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.83

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