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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.97, 867.44 and 231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.97, 867.44 and 231.54 is: 347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.97 : 867.44 = 231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.97/867.44 = 231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.97x = 867.44 × 231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.97x = 200,847.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,847.06/577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.50

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