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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.16, 865.79 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.16, 865.79 and 211.85 is: 317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.16 : 865.79 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.16/865.79 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.16x = 865.79 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.16x = 183,416.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,416.26/577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.79

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