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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.09, 873.02 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.09, 873.02 and 235.41 is: 353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.09 : 873.02 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.09/873.02 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.09x = 873.02 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.09x = 205,517.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,517.64/582.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.07

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