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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.85, 872.72 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.85, 872.72 and 235.37 is: 353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.85 : 872.72 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.85/872.72 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.85x = 872.72 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.85x = 205,406.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,406.57/581.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.02

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