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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.65, 866.49 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.65, 866.49 and 207.48 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.65 : 866.49 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.65/866.49 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.65x = 866.49 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.65x = 179,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,778.31/577.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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