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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.72, 877.37 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.72, 877.37 and 238.28 is: 357.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.72 : 877.37 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.72/877.37 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.72x = 877.37 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.72x = 209,054.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,054.15/584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.53

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