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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.62, 859.86 and 226.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.62, 859.86 and 226.77 is: 339.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.62 : 859.86 = 226.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.62/859.86 = 226.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.62x = 859.86 × 226.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.62x = 194,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,990.45/573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.93

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