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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.26, 866.26 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.26, 866.26 and 230.54 is: 345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.26 : 866.26 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.26/866.26 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.26x = 866.26 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.26x = 199,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,707.58/577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.96

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