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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.27, 876.40 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.27, 876.40 and 151.42 is: 227.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.27 : 876.40 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.27/876.40 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.27x = 876.40 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.27x = 132,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,704.49/584.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.13

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