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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.39, 876.77 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.39, 876.77 and 194.40 is: 291.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.39 : 876.77 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.39/876.77 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.39x = 876.77 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.39x = 170,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,444.94/584.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.66

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