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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 865.84 and 212.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 865.84 and 212.47 is: 318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 865.84 = 212.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/865.84 = 212.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 865.84 × 212.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 183,965.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,965.02/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.74

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