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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.31, 865.89 and 212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.31, 865.89 and 212.05 is: 318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.31 : 865.89 = 212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.31/865.89 = 212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.31x = 865.89 × 212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.31x = 183,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,613.06/577.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.05

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