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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.35, 876.53 and 237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.35, 876.53 and 237.67 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.35 : 876.53 = 237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.35/876.53 = 237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.35x = 876.53 × 237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.35x = 208,324.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,324.89/584.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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