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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.74, 577.58 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.74, 577.58 and 230.94 is: 345.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.74 : 577.58 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.74/577.58 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.74x = 577.58 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.74x = 133,385.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,385.17/385.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.79

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