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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.97, 866.88 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.97, 866.88 and 231.32 is: 346.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.97 : 866.88 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.97/866.88 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.97x = 866.88 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.97x = 200,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,526.68/577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.95

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