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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.53, 869.03 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.53, 869.03 and 232.58 is: 348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.53 : 869.03 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.53/869.03 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.53x = 869.03 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.53x = 202,113.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,113.49/579.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.75

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