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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.41, 868.13 and 232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.41, 868.13 and 232.43 is: 348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.41 : 868.13 = 232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.41/868.13 = 232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.41x = 868.13 × 232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.41x = 201,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,779.46/578.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.85

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