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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 865.72 and 211.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 865.72 and 211.93 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 865.72 = 211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/865.72 = 211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 865.72 × 211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 183,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,467.71/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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