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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.66, 876.52 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.66, 876.52 and 238.16 is: 357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.66 : 876.52 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.66/876.52 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.66x = 876.52 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.66x = 208,754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,754.49/584.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.05

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