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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.40, 875.14 and 236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.40, 875.14 and 236.73 is: 355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.40 : 875.14 = 236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.40/875.14 = 236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.40x = 875.14 × 236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.40x = 207,170.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,170.71/583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.11

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