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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.27, 875.08 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.27, 875.08 and 236.43 is: 354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.27 : 875.08 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.27/875.08 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.27x = 875.08 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.27x = 206,889.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,889.61/583.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.71

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