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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.78, 878.72 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.78, 878.72 and 152.94 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.78 : 878.72 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.78/878.72 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.78x = 878.72 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.78x = 134,389.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,389.62/585.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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