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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.19, 867.62 and 231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.19, 867.62 and 231.69 is: 347.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.19 : 867.62 = 231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.19/867.62 = 231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.19x = 867.62 × 231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.19x = 201,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,018.88/578.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.67

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