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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.09, 865.68 and 206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.09, 865.68 and 206.92 is: 310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.09 : 865.68 = 206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.09/865.68 = 206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.09x = 865.68 × 206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.09x = 179,126.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,126.51/577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.40

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