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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.36, 876.71 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.36, 876.71 and 237.94 is: 356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.36 : 876.71 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.36/876.71 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.36x = 876.71 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.36x = 208,603.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,603.19/584.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.98

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