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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.24, 876.40 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.24, 876.40 and 199.44 is: 299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.24 : 876.40 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.24/876.40 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.24x = 876.40 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.24x = 174,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,789.22/584.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.17

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