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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.19, 875.61 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.19, 875.61 and 237.33 is: 355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.19 : 875.61 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.19/875.61 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.19x = 875.61 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.19x = 207,808.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,808.52/584.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.72

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