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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.33, 868.99 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.33, 868.99 and 232.60 is: 348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.33 : 868.99 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.33/868.99 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.33x = 868.99 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.33x = 202,124.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,124.27/579.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.89

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