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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.77, 876.86 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.77, 876.86 and 194.63 is: 291.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.77 : 876.86 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.77/876.86 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.77x = 876.86 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.77x = 170,667.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,667.04/584.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.85

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