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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.92, 877.54 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.92, 877.54 and 238.04 is: 357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.92 : 877.54 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.92/877.54 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.92x = 877.54 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.92x = 208,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,889.62/584.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.13

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