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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.75, 868.32 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.75, 868.32 and 232.07 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.75 : 868.32 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.75/868.32 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.75x = 868.32 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.75x = 201,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,506.68/578.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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