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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.27, 876.27 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.27, 876.27 and 237.51 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.27 : 876.27 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.27/876.27 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.27x = 876.27 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.27x = 208,123.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,123.78/584.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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