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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.06, 864.45 and 234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.06, 864.45 and 234.06 is: 351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.06 : 864.45 = 234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.06/864.45 = 234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.06x = 864.45 × 234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.06x = 202,333.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,333.17/576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.24

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