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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.51, 865.70 and 230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.51, 865.70 and 230.73 is: 345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.51 : 865.70 = 230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.51/865.70 = 230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.51x = 865.70 × 230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.51x = 199,742.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,742.96/577.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.87

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