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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.52, 578.94 and 233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.52, 578.94 and 233.03 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.52 : 578.94 = 233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.52/578.94 = 233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.52x = 578.94 × 233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.52x = 134,906.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,906.91/419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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