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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.72, 878.58 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.72, 878.58 and 152.88 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.72 : 878.58 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.72/878.58 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.72x = 878.58 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.72x = 134,317.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,317.31/585.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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