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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.31, 869.33 and 237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.31, 869.33 and 237.31 is: 356.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.31 : 869.33 = 237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.31/869.33 = 237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.31x = 869.33 × 237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.31x = 206,300.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,300.70/579.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.11

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