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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.51, 578.90 and 232.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.51, 578.90 and 232.99 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.51 : 578.90 = 232.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.51/578.90 = 232.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.51x = 578.90 × 232.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.51x = 134,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,875.30/419.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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