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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.14, 872.93 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.14, 872.93 and 235.38 is: 352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.14 : 872.93 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.14/872.93 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.14x = 872.93 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.14x = 205,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,470.35/582.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.96

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