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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.91, 877.37 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.91, 877.37 and 238.16 is: 357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.91 : 877.37 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.91/877.37 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.91x = 877.37 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.91x = 208,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,956.37/584.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.24

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