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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 865.69 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 865.69 and 230.13 is: 345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 865.69 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/865.69 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 865.69 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 199,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,220.66/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.28

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