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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.06, 868.95 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.06, 868.95 and 237.06 is: 355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.06 : 868.95 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.06/868.95 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.06x = 868.95 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.06x = 205,993.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,993.29/579.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.74

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