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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.79, 576.54 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.79, 576.54 and 231.28 is: 319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.79 : 576.54 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.79/576.54 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.79x = 576.54 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.79x = 133,339.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,339.29/417.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.15

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