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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.93, 865.80 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.93, 865.80 and 230.34 is: 345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.93 : 865.80 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.93/865.80 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.93x = 865.80 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.93x = 199,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,425.63/576.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.67

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