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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.41, 865.13 and 230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.41, 865.13 and 230.43 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.41 : 865.13 = 230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.41/865.13 = 230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.41x = 865.13 × 230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.41x = 199,349.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,349.13/576.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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