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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.96, 868.43 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.96, 868.43 and 232.04 is: 348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.96 : 868.43 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.96/868.43 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.96x = 868.43 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.96x = 201,512.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,512.81/578.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.06

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