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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.74, 878.61 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.74, 878.61 and 152.89 is: 229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.74 : 878.61 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.74/878.61 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.74x = 878.61 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.74x = 134,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,330.68/585.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.34

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