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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.61, 873.64 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.61, 873.64 and 235.93 is: 353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.61 : 873.64 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.61/873.64 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.61x = 873.64 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.61x = 206,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,117.89/582.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.78

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