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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.52, 877.74 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.52, 877.74 and 357.96 is: 537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.52 : 877.74 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.52/877.74 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.52x = 877.74 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.52x = 314,195.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,195.81/584.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.53

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