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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.00, 865.58 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.00, 865.58 and 211.74 is: 317.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.00 : 865.58 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.00/865.58 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.00x = 865.58 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.00x = 183,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,273.60/577.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.63

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