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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.71, 869.94 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.71, 869.94 and 233.01 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.71 : 869.94 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.71/869.94 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.71x = 869.94 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.71x = 202,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,704.72/579.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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