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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.13, 862.94 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.13, 862.94 and 233.37 is: 350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.13 : 862.94 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.13/862.94 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.13x = 862.94 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.13x = 201,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,383.14/575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.15

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