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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.07, 865.46 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.07, 865.46 and 230.28 is: 345.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.07 : 865.46 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.07/865.46 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.07x = 865.46 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.07x = 199,296.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,296.98/577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.36

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