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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.51, 876.15 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.51, 876.15 and 237.69 is: 356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.51 : 876.15 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.51/876.15 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.51x = 876.15 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.51x = 208,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,252.09/584.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.29

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