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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.07, 864.90 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.07, 864.90 and 211.66 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.07 : 864.90 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.07/864.90 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.07x = 864.90 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.07x = 183,064.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,064.73/577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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