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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.61, 875.73 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.61, 875.73 and 237.08 is: 355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.61 : 875.73 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.61/875.73 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.61x = 875.73 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.61x = 207,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,613.69/583.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.74

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