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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.17, 875.04 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.17, 875.04 and 236.67 is: 355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.17 : 875.04 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.17/875.04 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.17x = 875.04 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.17x = 207,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,095.72/583.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.12

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