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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.87, 866.58 and 207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.87, 866.58 and 207.58 is: 311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.87 : 866.58 = 207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.87/866.58 = 207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.87x = 866.58 × 207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.87x = 179,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,880.34/577.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.28

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