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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.71, 868.88 and 232.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.71, 868.88 and 232.82 is: 348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.71 : 868.88 = 232.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.71/868.88 = 232.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.71x = 868.88 × 232.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.71x = 202,295.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,295.72/579.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.96

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