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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.70, 866.88 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.70, 866.88 and 231.20 is: 346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.70 : 866.88 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.70/866.88 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.70x = 866.88 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.70x = 200,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,418.32/577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.93

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