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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.17, 578.41 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.17, 578.41 and 232.61 is: 320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.17 : 578.41 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.17/578.41 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.17x = 578.41 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.17x = 134,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,544.81/419.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.98

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