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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.34, 873.16 and 235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.34, 873.16 and 235.39 is: 352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.34 : 873.16 = 235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.34/873.16 = 235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.34x = 873.16 × 235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.34x = 205,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,533.13/582.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.94

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