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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.45, 578.81 and 232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.45, 578.81 and 232.93 is: 321.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.45 : 578.81 = 232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.45/578.81 = 232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.45x = 578.81 × 232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.45x = 134,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,825.15/419.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.43

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