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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.09, 866.73 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.09, 866.73 and 231.50 is: 347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.09 : 866.73 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.09/866.73 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.09x = 866.73 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.09x = 200,648.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,648.00/578.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.09

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