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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.77, 877.33 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.77, 877.33 and 237.93 is: 356.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.77 : 877.33 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.77/877.33 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.77x = 877.33 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.77x = 208,743.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,743.13/584.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.97

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