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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.28, 867.28 and 231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.28, 867.28 and 231.69 is: 347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.28 : 867.28 = 231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.28/867.28 = 231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.28x = 867.28 × 231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.28x = 200,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,940.10/578.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.48

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