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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.42, 876.43 and 194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.42, 876.43 and 194.32 is: 291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.42 : 876.43 = 194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.42/876.43 = 194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.42x = 876.43 × 194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.42x = 170,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,302.52/584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.40

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