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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.67, 875.10 and 236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.67, 875.10 and 236.90 is: 355.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.67 : 875.10 = 236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.67/875.10 = 236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.67x = 875.10 × 236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.67x = 207,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,311.19/583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.19

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