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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.25, 864.38 and 234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.25, 864.38 and 234.25 is: 351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.25 : 864.38 = 234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.25/864.38 = 234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.25x = 864.38 × 234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.25x = 202,481.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,481.02/576.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.38

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