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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.03, 868.83 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.03, 868.83 and 232.61 is: 349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.03 : 868.83 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.03/868.83 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.03x = 868.83 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.03x = 202,094.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,094.20/579.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.02

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