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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.19, 874.10 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.19, 874.10 and 236.06 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.19 : 874.10 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.19/874.10 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.19x = 874.10 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.19x = 206,339.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,339.54/583.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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