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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.42, 876.54 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.42, 876.54 and 237.92 is: 356.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.42 : 876.54 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.42/876.54 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.42x = 876.54 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.42x = 208,546.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,546.40/584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.84

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