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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 873.30 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.12, 873.30 and 235.56 is: 353.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.12 : 873.30 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.12/873.30 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.12x = 873.30 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.12x = 205,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,714.55/582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.39

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