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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.24, 876.34 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.24, 876.34 and 237.56 is: 356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.24 : 876.34 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.24/876.34 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.24x = 876.34 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.24x = 208,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,183.33/584.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.33

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