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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.29, 868.95 and 232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.29, 868.95 and 232.63 is: 348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.29 : 868.95 = 232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.29/868.95 = 232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.29x = 868.95 × 232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.29x = 202,148.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,148.43/579.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.96

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