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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.29, 876.42 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.29, 876.42 and 151.44 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.29 : 876.42 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.29/876.42 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.29x = 876.42 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.29x = 132,725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,725.04/584.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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