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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.80, 863.46 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.80, 863.46 and 233.56 is: 350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.80 : 863.46 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.80/863.46 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.80x = 863.46 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.80x = 201,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,669.72/575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.24

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