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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.06, 865.95 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.06, 865.95 and 235.06 is: 352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.06 : 865.95 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.06/865.95 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.06x = 865.95 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.06x = 203,550.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,550.21/577.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.74

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