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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.99, 868.46 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.99, 868.46 and 232.48 is: 348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.99 : 868.46 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.99/868.46 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.99x = 868.46 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.99x = 201,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,894.08/578.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.70

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