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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.95, 867.57 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.95, 867.57 and 231.53 is: 347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.95 : 867.57 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.95/867.57 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.95x = 867.57 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.95x = 200,867.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,867.18/577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.55

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