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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.89, 863.73 and 228.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.89, 863.73 and 228.97 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.89 : 863.73 = 228.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.89/863.73 = 228.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.89x = 863.73 × 228.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.89x = 197,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,768.26/575.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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