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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.13, 578.39 and 232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.13, 578.39 and 232.63 is: 321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.13 : 578.39 = 232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.13/578.39 = 232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.13x = 578.39 × 232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.13x = 134,551.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,551.30/419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.02

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