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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 865.98 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 865.98 and 144.48 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 865.98 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/865.98 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 865.98 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 125,116.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,116.79/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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