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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 866.07 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 866.07 and 211.95 is: 318.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 866.07 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/866.07 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 866.07 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 183,563.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,563.54/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.09

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