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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.14, 876.72 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.14, 876.72 and 237.66 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.14 : 876.72 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.14/876.72 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.14x = 876.72 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.14x = 208,363.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,363.47/584.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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