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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.18, 876.41 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.18, 876.41 and 237.48 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.18 : 876.41 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.18/876.41 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.18x = 876.41 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.18x = 208,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,133.81/584.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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