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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.85, 867.81 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.85, 867.81 and 232.07 is: 347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.85 : 867.81 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.85/867.81 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.85x = 867.81 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.85x = 201,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,389.20/578.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.91

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