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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.99, 867.19 and 231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.99, 867.19 and 231.13 is: 346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.99 : 867.19 = 231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.99/867.19 = 231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.99x = 867.19 × 231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.99x = 200,433.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,433.62/577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.78

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