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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 865.04 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 865.04 and 211.74 is: 317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 865.04 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/865.04 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 865.04 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 183,163.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,163.57/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.42

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