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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.46, 866.32 and 230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.46, 866.32 and 230.74 is: 346.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.46 : 866.32 = 230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.46/866.32 = 230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.46x = 866.32 × 230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.46x = 199,891.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,891.93/577.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.16

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