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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.78, 877.31 and 200.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.78, 877.31 and 200.02 is: 300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.78 : 877.31 = 200.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.78/877.31 = 200.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.78x = 877.31 × 200.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.78x = 175,479.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,479.55/584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.08

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