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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.12, 865.76 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.12, 865.76 and 211.87 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.12 : 865.76 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.12/865.76 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.12x = 865.76 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.12x = 183,423.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,423.18/577.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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