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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.14, 871.57 and 234.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.14, 871.57 and 234.33 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.14 : 871.57 = 234.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.14/871.57 = 234.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.14x = 871.57 × 234.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.14x = 204,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,235.00/581.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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