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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.87, 867.67 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.87, 867.67 and 232.12 is: 347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.87 : 867.67 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.87/867.67 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.87x = 867.67 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.87x = 201,403.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,403.56/578.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.93

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