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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.40, 873.72 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.40, 873.72 and 235.68 is: 353.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.40 : 873.72 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.40/873.72 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.40x = 873.72 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.40x = 205,918.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,918.33/582.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.57

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