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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.78, 877.16 and 238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.78, 877.16 and 238.10 is: 357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.78 : 877.16 = 238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.78/877.16 = 238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.78x = 877.16 × 238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.78x = 208,851.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,851.80/584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.15

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