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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.06, 867.28 and 231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.06, 867.28 and 231.63 is: 347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.06 : 867.28 = 231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.06/867.28 = 231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.06x = 867.28 × 231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.06x = 200,888.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,888.07/578.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.52

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