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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.51, 865.91 and 230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.51, 865.91 and 230.90 is: 346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.51 : 865.91 = 230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.51/865.91 = 230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.51x = 865.91 × 230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.51x = 199,938.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,938.62/577.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.21

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