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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.00, 865.99 and 230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.00, 865.99 and 230.57 is: 346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.00 : 865.99 = 230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.00/865.99 = 230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.00x = 865.99 × 230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.00x = 199,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,674.09/577.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.06

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