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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.39, 862.52 and 228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.39, 862.52 and 228.61 is: 342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.39 : 862.52 = 228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.39/862.52 = 228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.39x = 862.52 × 228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.39x = 197,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,180.70/575.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.69

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