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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 876.15 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 876.15 and 208.91 is: 313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 876.15 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/876.15 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 876.15 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 183,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,038.69/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.27

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