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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.40, 869.03 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.40, 869.03 and 232.72 is: 349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.40 : 869.03 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.40/869.03 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.40x = 869.03 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.40x = 202,235.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,235.15/579.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.05

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