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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.29, 863.68 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.29, 863.68 and 229.44 is: 343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.29 : 863.68 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.29/863.68 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.29x = 863.68 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.29x = 198,157.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,157.27/576.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.85

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