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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.66, 874.34 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.66, 874.34 and 235.96 is: 354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.66 : 874.34 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.66/874.34 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.66x = 874.34 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.66x = 206,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,307.67/582.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.08

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