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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.21, 873.07 and 235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.21, 873.07 and 235.33 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.21 : 873.07 = 235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.21/873.07 = 235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.21x = 873.07 × 235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.21x = 205,459.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,459.56/582.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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