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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.53, 872.07 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.53, 872.07 and 234.74 is: 352.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.53 : 872.07 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.53/872.07 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.53x = 872.07 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.53x = 204,711.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,711.89/581.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.02

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