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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.71, 878.54 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.71, 878.54 and 152.86 is: 229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.71 : 878.54 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.71/878.54 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.71x = 878.54 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.71x = 134,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,294.72/585.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.29

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