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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.84, 874.44 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.84, 874.44 and 236.16 is: 354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.84 : 874.44 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.84/874.44 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.84x = 874.44 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.84x = 206,507.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,507.75/582.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.31

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