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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.96, 872.59 and 235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.96, 872.59 and 235.01 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.96 : 872.59 = 235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.96/872.59 = 235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.96x = 872.59 × 235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.96x = 205,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,067.38/581.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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