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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.77, 860.58 and 227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.77, 860.58 and 227.37 is: 341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.77 : 860.58 = 227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.77/860.58 = 227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.77x = 860.58 × 227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.77x = 195,670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,670.07/573.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.03

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