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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.33, 876.39 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.33, 876.39 and 151.46 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.33 : 876.39 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.33/876.39 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.33x = 876.39 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.33x = 132,738.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,738.03/584.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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