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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.61, 873.72 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.61, 873.72 and 235.84 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.61 : 873.72 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.61/873.72 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.61x = 873.72 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.61x = 206,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,058.12/582.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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