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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.63, 869.69 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.63, 869.69 and 237.87 is: 356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.63 : 869.69 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.63/869.69 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.63x = 869.69 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.63x = 206,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,871.97/579.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.90

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