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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.75, 866.10 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.75, 866.10 and 230.92 is: 346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.75 : 866.10 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.75/866.10 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.75x = 866.10 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.75x = 199,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,999.81/577.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.17

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