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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.95, 579.65 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.95, 579.65 and 232.79 is: 348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.95 : 579.65 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.95/579.65 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.95x = 579.65 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.95x = 134,934.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,934.11/386.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.72

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