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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.76, 878.60 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.76, 878.60 and 201 is: 301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.76 : 878.60 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.76/878.60 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.76x = 878.60 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.76x = 176,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,598.60/585.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.49

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