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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.71, 872.58 and 235.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.71, 872.58 and 235.21 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.71 : 872.58 = 235.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.71/872.58 = 235.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.71x = 872.58 × 235.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.71x = 205,239.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,239.54/581.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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