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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.29, 865.35 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.29, 865.35 and 211.80 is: 317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.29 : 865.35 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.29/865.35 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.29x = 865.35 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.29x = 183,281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,281.13/577.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.49

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