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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577, 865.47 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577, 865.47 and 211.51 is: 317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577 : 865.47 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577/865.47 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577x = 865.47 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577x = 183,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,055.56/577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.25

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