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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.40, 865.41 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.40, 865.41 and 230.54 is: 345.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.40 : 865.41 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.40/865.41 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.40x = 865.41 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.40x = 199,511.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,511.62/577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.53

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