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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585, 877.50 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585, 877.50 and 243 is: 364.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585 : 877.50 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585/877.50 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585x = 877.50 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585x = 213,232.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,232.50/585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.50

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