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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.44, 867.71 and 231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.44, 867.71 and 231.76 is: 347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.44 : 867.71 = 231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.44/867.71 = 231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.44x = 867.71 × 231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.44x = 201,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,102.13/578.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.66

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