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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.77, 864.63 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.77, 864.63 and 230.02 is: 344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.77 : 864.63 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.77/864.63 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.77x = 864.63 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.77x = 198,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,884.86/576.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.82

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