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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.88, 869.81 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.88, 869.81 and 237.88 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.88 : 869.81 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.88/869.81 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.88x = 869.81 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.88x = 206,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,910.40/579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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