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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.34, 874.94 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.34, 874.94 and 236.32 is: 354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.34 : 874.94 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.34/874.94 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.34x = 874.94 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.34x = 206,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,762.45/583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.45

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