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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.83, 870.21 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.83, 870.21 and 233.37 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.83 : 870.21 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.83/870.21 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.83x = 870.21 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.83x = 203,080.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,080.91/579.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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