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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.64, 876.92 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.64, 876.92 and 151.78 is: 227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.64 : 876.92 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.64/876.92 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.64x = 876.92 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.64x = 133,098.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,098.92/584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.66

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