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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.58, 578.97 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.58, 578.97 and 233.06 is: 321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.58 : 578.97 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.58/578.97 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.58x = 578.97 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.58x = 134,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,931.85/419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.59

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