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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.28, 867.60 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.28, 867.60 and 231.68 is: 347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.28 : 867.60 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.28/867.60 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.28x = 867.60 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.28x = 201,005.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,005.57/578.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.59

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