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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.97, 865.38 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.97, 865.38 and 230.32 is: 345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.97 : 865.38 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.97/865.38 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.97x = 865.38 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.97x = 199,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,313.83/576.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.45

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