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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.78, 870 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.78, 870 and 233.14 is: 349.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.78 : 870 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.78/870 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.78x = 870 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.78x = 202,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,831.80/579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.84

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