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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.38, 874.52 and 236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.38, 874.52 and 236.65 is: 354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.38 : 874.52 = 236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.38/874.52 = 236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.38x = 874.52 × 236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.38x = 206,953.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,953.97/583.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.75

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