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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.20, 875 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.20, 875 and 236.42 is: 354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.20 : 875 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.20/875 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.20x = 875 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.20x = 206,867.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,867.50/583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.71

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