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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.69, 866.47 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.69, 866.47 and 144.84 is: 217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.69 : 866.47 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.69/866.47 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.69x = 866.47 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.69x = 125,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,502.40/577.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.25

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