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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.54, 868.53 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.54, 868.53 and 232.56 is: 348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.54 : 868.53 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.54/868.53 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.54x = 868.53 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.54x = 201,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,985.34/579.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.53

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