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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.43, 876.66 and 151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.43, 876.66 and 151.57 is: 227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.43 : 876.66 = 151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.43/876.66 = 151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.43x = 876.66 × 151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.43x = 132,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,875.36/584.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.36

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