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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.04, 875.86 and 237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.04, 875.86 and 237.30 is: 355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.04 : 875.86 = 237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.04/875.86 = 237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.04x = 875.86 × 237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.04x = 207,837.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,837.70/584.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.86

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