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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.58, 876.96 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.58, 876.96 and 194.46 is: 291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.58 : 876.96 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.58/876.96 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.58x = 876.96 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.58x = 170,533.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,533.64/584.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.72

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