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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.88, 868.50 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.88, 868.50 and 232.32 is: 348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.88 : 868.50 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.88/868.50 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.88x = 868.50 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.88x = 201,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,769.92/578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.55

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