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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.07, 867.41 and 231.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.07, 867.41 and 231.59 is: 347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.07 : 867.41 = 231.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.07/867.41 = 231.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.07x = 867.41 × 231.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.07x = 200,877.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,877.99/578.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.50

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