Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.92, 865.86 and 235.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 576.92, 865.86 and 235.16 is: 352.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576.92 : 865.86 = 235.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576.92/865.86 = 235.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576.92x = 865.86 × 235.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576.92x = 203,615.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,615.64/576.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352.94
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