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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.42, 873.13 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.42, 873.13 and 235.38 is: 352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.42 : 873.13 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.42/873.13 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.42x = 873.13 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.42x = 205,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,517.34/582.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.87

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