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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 863.62 and 229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 863.62 and 229.39 is: 343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 863.62 = 229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/863.62 = 229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 863.62 × 229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 198,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,103.06/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.93

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