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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.22, 875.88 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.22, 875.88 and 232.79 is: 349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.22 : 875.88 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.22/875.88 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.22x = 875.88 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.22x = 203,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,891.73/584.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.00

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