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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.96, 877.43 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.96, 877.43 and 238.23 is: 357.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.96 : 877.43 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.96/877.43 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.96x = 877.43 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.96x = 209,030.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,030.74/584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.35

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