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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.33, 580.04 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.33, 580.04 and 233.79 is: 322.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.33 : 580.04 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.33/580.04 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.33x = 580.04 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.33x = 135,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,606.17/420.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.61

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