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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.88, 860.81 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.88, 860.81 and 231.88 is: 347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.88 : 860.81 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.88/860.81 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.88x = 860.81 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.88x = 199,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,604.62/573.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.82

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