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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.55, 876.93 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.55, 876.93 and 238.07 is: 357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.55 : 876.93 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.55/876.93 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.55x = 876.93 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.55x = 208,772.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,772.02/584.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.15

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