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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.24, 868.54 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.24, 868.54 and 237.16 is: 355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.24 : 868.54 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.24/868.54 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.24x = 868.54 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.24x = 205,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,982.95/579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.61

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