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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.47, 874.44 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.47, 874.44 and 236.70 is: 354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.47 : 874.44 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.47/874.44 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.47x = 874.44 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.47x = 206,979.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,979.95/583.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.74

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