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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 865.55 and 211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 865.55 and 211.71 is: 317.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 865.55 = 211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/865.55 = 211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 865.55 × 211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 183,246.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,246.12/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.57

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