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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.41, 866.63 and 231.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.41, 866.63 and 231.43 is: 347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.41 : 866.63 = 231.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.41/866.63 = 231.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.41x = 866.63 × 231.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.41x = 200,564.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,564.18/577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.35

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