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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.67, 872.10 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.67, 872.10 and 234.90 is: 352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.67 : 872.10 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.67/872.10 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.67x = 872.10 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.67x = 204,856.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,856.29/581.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.19

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