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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.78, 863.79 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.78, 863.79 and 229.28 is: 343.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.78 : 863.79 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.78/863.79 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.78x = 863.79 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.78x = 198,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,047.83/575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.96

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