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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.12, 578.39 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.12, 578.39 and 232.64 is: 321.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.12 : 578.39 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.12/578.39 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.12x = 578.39 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.12x = 134,552.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,552.59/419.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.04

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