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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.54, 579.87 and 233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.54, 579.87 and 233.54 is: 349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.54 : 579.87 = 233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.54/579.87 = 233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.54x = 579.87 × 233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.54x = 135,422.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,422.84/387.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.44

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