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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.55, 869.39 and 232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.55, 869.39 and 232.87 is: 349.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.55 : 869.39 = 232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.55/869.39 = 232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.55x = 869.39 × 232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.55x = 202,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,454.85/579.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.33

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