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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.87, 863.98 and 229.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.87, 863.98 and 229.01 is: 343.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.87 : 863.98 = 229.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.87/863.98 = 229.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.87x = 863.98 × 229.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.87x = 197,858.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,858.53/575.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.58

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