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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.25, 868.85 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.25, 868.85 and 232.48 is: 348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.25 : 868.85 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.25/868.85 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.25x = 868.85 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.25x = 201,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,991.04/579.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.71

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