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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.49, 874.62 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.49, 874.62 and 236.67 is: 354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.49 : 874.62 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.49/874.62 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.49x = 874.62 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.49x = 206,996.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,996.32/583.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.76

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