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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579, 868.50 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579, 868.50 and 232.49 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579 : 868.50 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579/868.50 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579x = 868.50 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579x = 201,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,913.22/579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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