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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.58, 864.72 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.58, 864.72 and 229.96 is: 344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.58 : 864.72 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.58/864.72 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.58x = 864.72 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.58x = 198,851.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,851.01/576.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.88

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