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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 876.24 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 876.24 and 237.52 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 876.24 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/876.24 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 876.24 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 208,124.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,124.52/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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