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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.53, 864.92 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.53, 864.92 and 230.03 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.53 : 864.92 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.53/864.92 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.53x = 864.92 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.53x = 198,958.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,958.56/576.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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