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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.54, 862.74 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.54, 862.74 and 228.67 is: 342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.54 : 862.74 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.54/862.74 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.54x = 862.74 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.54x = 197,282.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,282.76/575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.78

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