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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.54, 873.32 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.54, 873.32 and 235.58 is: 353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.54 : 873.32 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.54/873.32 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.54x = 873.32 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.54x = 205,736.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,736.73/582.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.17

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