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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.11, 864.92 and 211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.11, 864.92 and 211.47 is: 316.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.11 : 864.92 = 211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.11/864.92 = 211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.11x = 864.92 × 211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.11x = 182,900.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,900.31/577.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.92

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