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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.39, 876.57 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.39, 876.57 and 194.57 is: 291.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.39 : 876.57 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.39/876.57 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.39x = 876.57 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.39x = 170,549.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,549.84/584.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.85

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