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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.04, 876.33 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.04, 876.33 and 237.63 is: 356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.04 : 876.33 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.04/876.33 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.04x = 876.33 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.04x = 208,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,242.30/584.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.55

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