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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.46, 866.03 and 207.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.46, 866.03 and 207.23 is: 310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.46 : 866.03 = 207.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.46/866.03 = 207.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.46x = 866.03 × 207.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.46x = 179,462.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,462.03/577.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.78

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