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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.04, 874.91 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.04, 874.91 and 236.34 is: 354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.04 : 874.91 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.04/874.91 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.04x = 874.91 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.04x = 206,776.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,776.82/583.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.65

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