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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.26, 875.76 and 237.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.26, 875.76 and 237.49 is: 355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.26 : 875.76 = 237.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.26/875.76 = 237.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.26x = 875.76 × 237.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.26x = 207,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,984.24/584.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.98

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