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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.89, 868.15 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.89, 868.15 and 232.04 is: 347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.89 : 868.15 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.89/868.15 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.89x = 868.15 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.89x = 201,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,443.10/578.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.98

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