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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.23, 865.90 and 212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.23, 865.90 and 212.03 is: 318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.23 : 865.90 = 212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.23/865.90 = 212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.23x = 865.90 × 212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.23x = 183,592.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,592.45/577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.06

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