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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.46, 876.15 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.46, 876.15 and 237.24 is: 355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.46 : 876.15 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.46/876.15 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.46x = 876.15 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.46x = 207,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,857.83/584.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.64

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