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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.27, 873.17 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.27, 873.17 and 235.54 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.27 : 873.17 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.27/873.17 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.27x = 873.17 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.27x = 205,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,666.46/582.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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