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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.87, 866.17 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.87, 866.17 and 231.12 is: 346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.87 : 866.17 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.87/866.17 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.87x = 866.17 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.87x = 200,189.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,189.21/577.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.43

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