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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.28, 873.04 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.28, 873.04 and 235.36 is: 352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.28 : 873.04 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.28/873.04 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.28x = 873.04 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.28x = 205,478.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,478.69/582.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.89

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