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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.50, 578.87 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.50, 578.87 and 232.96 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.50 : 578.87 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.50/578.87 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.50x = 578.87 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.50x = 134,856.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,856.00/419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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