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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.11, 876.33 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.11, 876.33 and 237.69 is: 356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.11 : 876.33 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.11/876.33 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.11x = 876.33 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.11x = 208,294.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,294.88/584.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.60

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