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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.36, 866.09 and 230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.36, 866.09 and 230.78 is: 346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.36 : 866.09 = 230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.36/866.09 = 230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.36x = 866.09 × 230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.36x = 199,870.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,870.77/577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.18

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