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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.76, 877.44 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.76, 877.44 and 238.32 is: 357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.76 : 877.44 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.76/877.44 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.76x = 877.44 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.76x = 209,111.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,111.50/584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.60

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