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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.35, 876.56 and 189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.35, 876.56 and 189.07 is: 283.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.35 : 876.56 = 189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.35/876.56 = 189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.35x = 876.56 × 189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.35x = 165,732.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,732.77/584.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.62

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