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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.75, 864.97 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.75, 864.97 and 230.34 is: 345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.75 : 864.97 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.75/864.97 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.75x = 864.97 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.75x = 199,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,237.19/576.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.45

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