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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.35, 876.51 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.35, 876.51 and 151.50 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.35 : 876.51 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.35/876.51 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.35x = 876.51 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.35x = 132,791.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,791.27/584.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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