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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.06, 578.26 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.06, 578.26 and 232.53 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.06 : 578.26 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.06/578.26 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.06x = 578.26 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.06x = 134,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,462.22/419.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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