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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.76, 876.84 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.76, 876.84 and 199.92 is: 299.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.76 : 876.84 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.76/876.84 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.76x = 876.84 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.76x = 175,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,297.85/584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.78

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