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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.24, 868.68 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.24, 868.68 and 232.56 is: 348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.24 : 868.68 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.24/868.68 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.24x = 868.68 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.24x = 202,020.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,020.22/579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.77

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