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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.99, 867.99 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.99, 867.99 and 232.58 is: 348.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.99 : 867.99 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.99/867.99 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.99x = 867.99 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.99x = 201,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,877.11/578.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.67

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