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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.11, 873.50 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.11, 873.50 and 235.38 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.11 : 873.50 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.11/873.50 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.11x = 873.50 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.11x = 205,603.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,603.25/582.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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