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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.07, 866.06 and 211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.07, 866.06 and 211.97 is: 318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.07 : 866.06 = 211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.07/866.06 = 211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.07x = 866.06 × 211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.07x = 183,573.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,573.35/577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.12

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