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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.43, 865.64 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.43, 865.64 and 211.98 is: 317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.43 : 865.64 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.43/865.64 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.43x = 865.64 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.43x = 183,497.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,497.31/577.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.79

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