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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.76, 870 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.76, 870 and 237.76 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.76 : 870 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.76/870 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.76x = 870 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.76x = 206,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,851.20/579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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