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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.62, 865.83 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.62, 865.83 and 230.48 is: 345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.62 : 865.83 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.62/865.83 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.62x = 865.83 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.62x = 199,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,556.50/577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.48

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