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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.75, 877.26 and 200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.75, 877.26 and 200 is: 300.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.75 : 877.26 = 200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.75/877.26 = 200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.75x = 877.26 × 200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.75x = 175,452
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,452/584.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.05

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