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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.21, 868.31 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.21, 868.31 and 232.54 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.21 : 868.31 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.21/868.31 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.21x = 868.31 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.21x = 201,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,915.85/579.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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