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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.75, 863.75 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.75, 863.75 and 233.75 is: 350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.75 : 863.75 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.75/863.75 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.75x = 863.75 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.75x = 201,900.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,900.39/575.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.67

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