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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.40, 876.60 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.40, 876.60 and 151.59 is: 227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.40 : 876.60 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.40/876.60 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.40x = 876.60 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.40x = 132,883.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,883.79/584.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.39

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