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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.64, 875.07 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.64, 875.07 and 232.01 is: 347.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.64 : 875.07 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.64/875.07 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.64x = 875.07 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.64x = 203,024.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,024.99/583.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.86

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