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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.54, 876.15 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.54, 876.15 and 237.65 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.54 : 876.15 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.54/876.15 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.54x = 876.15 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.54x = 208,212.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,212.67/584.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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