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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.33, 874.35 and 236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.33, 874.35 and 236.62 is: 354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.33 : 874.35 = 236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.33/874.35 = 236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.33x = 874.35 × 236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.33x = 206,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,888.70/583.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.67

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