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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.44, 876.66 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.44, 876.66 and 151.54 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.44 : 876.66 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.44/876.66 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.44x = 876.66 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.44x = 132,849.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,849.06/584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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