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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.56, 866.33 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.56, 866.33 and 144.72 is: 217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.56 : 866.33 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.56/866.33 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.56x = 866.33 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.56x = 125,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,375.10/577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.08

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