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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.56, 863.70 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.56, 863.70 and 233.56 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.56 : 863.70 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.56/863.70 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.56x = 863.70 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.56x = 201,725.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,725.77/575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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