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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.50, 865.74 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.50, 865.74 and 230.61 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.50 : 865.74 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.50/865.74 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.50x = 865.74 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.50x = 199,648.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,648.30/577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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