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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.28, 866.19 and 212.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.28, 866.19 and 212.00 is: 318.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.28 : 866.19 = 212.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.28/866.19 = 212.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.28x = 866.19 × 212.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.28x = 183,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,627.95/577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.09

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