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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.39, 866.07 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.39, 866.07 and 207.19 is: 310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.39 : 866.07 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.39/866.07 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.39x = 866.07 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.39x = 179,441.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,441.04/577.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.78

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