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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.04, 872.84 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.04, 872.84 and 235.28 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.04 : 872.84 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.04/872.84 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.04x = 872.84 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.04x = 205,356.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,356.25/582.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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