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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.62, 873.83 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.62, 873.83 and 235.86 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.62 : 873.83 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.62/873.83 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.62x = 873.83 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.62x = 206,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,100.36/582.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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