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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.42, 865.64 and 230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.42, 865.64 and 230.65 is: 345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.42 : 865.64 = 230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.42/865.64 = 230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.42x = 865.64 × 230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.42x = 199,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,658.28/577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.78

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