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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.49, 865.57 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.49, 865.57 and 230.72 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.49 : 865.57 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.49/865.57 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.49x = 865.57 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.49x = 199,704.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,704.31/577.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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