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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.85, 872.78 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.85, 872.78 and 235.17 is: 352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.85 : 872.78 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.85/872.78 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.85x = 872.78 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.85x = 205,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,250.50/581.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.76

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