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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.40, 876.64 and 237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.40, 876.64 and 237.73 is: 356.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.40 : 876.64 = 237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.40/876.64 = 237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.40x = 876.64 × 237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.40x = 208,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,403.63/584.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.61

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