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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.68, 872.56 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.68, 872.56 and 235.04 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.68 : 872.56 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.68/872.56 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.68x = 872.56 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.68x = 205,086.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,086.50/581.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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