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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.19, 875.15 and 236.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.19, 875.15 and 236.53 is: 354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.19 : 875.15 = 236.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.19/875.15 = 236.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.19x = 875.15 × 236.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.19x = 206,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,995.86/583.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.94

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