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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.50, 860.26 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.50, 860.26 and 231.50 is: 347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.50 : 860.26 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.50/860.26 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.50x = 860.26 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.50x = 199,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,150.19/573.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.25

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