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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.80, 867.57 and 232.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.80, 867.57 and 232.03 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.80 : 867.57 = 232.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.80/867.57 = 232.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.80x = 867.57 × 232.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.80x = 201,302.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,302.27/578.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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