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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.30, 872.82 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.30, 872.82 and 235.44 is: 352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.30 : 872.82 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.30/872.82 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.30x = 872.82 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.30x = 205,496.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,496.74/582.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.91

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