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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.28, 863.92 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.28, 863.92 and 229.86 is: 344.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.28 : 863.92 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.28/863.92 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.28x = 863.92 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.28x = 198,580.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,580.65/576.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.59

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