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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.44, 869.31 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.44, 869.31 and 232.71 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.44 : 869.31 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.44/869.31 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.44x = 869.31 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.44x = 202,297.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,297.13/579.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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