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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.87, 869.15 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.87, 869.15 and 233.12 is: 349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.87 : 869.15 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.87/869.15 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.87x = 869.15 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.87x = 202,619.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,619.00/579.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.42

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