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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 578.83 and 232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 578.83 and 232.93 is: 321.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 578.83 = 232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/578.83 = 232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 578.83 × 232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 134,827.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,827.45/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.45

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