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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.06, 875.54 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.06, 875.54 and 199.04 is: 298.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.06 : 875.54 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.06/875.54 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.06x = 875.54 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.06x = 174,262.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,262.11/584.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.37

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