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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.79, 866.70 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.79, 866.70 and 144.94 is: 217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.79 : 866.70 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.79/866.70 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.79x = 866.70 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.79x = 125,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,617.33/577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.41

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