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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.41, 866.11 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.41, 866.11 and 144.56 is: 216.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.41 : 866.11 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.41/866.11 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.41x = 866.11 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.41x = 125,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,204.86/577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.84

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