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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.70, 860.23 and 231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.70, 860.23 and 231.62 is: 347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.70 : 860.23 = 231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.70/860.23 = 231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.70x = 860.23 × 231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.70x = 199,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,246.47/573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.30

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