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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.27, 876.41 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.27, 876.41 and 151.43 is: 227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.27 : 876.41 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.27/876.41 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.27x = 876.41 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.27x = 132,709.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,709.63/584.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.14

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