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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.97, 877.46 and 152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.97, 877.46 and 152.09 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.97 : 877.46 = 152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.97/877.46 = 152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.97x = 877.46 × 152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.97x = 133,452.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,452.89/584.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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