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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.94, 865.11 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.94, 865.11 and 230.10 is: 345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.94 : 865.11 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.94/865.11 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.94x = 865.11 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.94x = 199,056.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,056.33/576.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.02

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