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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.17, 873.54 and 235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.17, 873.54 and 235.67 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.17 : 873.54 = 235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.17/873.54 = 235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.17x = 873.54 × 235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.17x = 205,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,862.80/582.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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