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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 865.80 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 865.80 and 212.04 is: 317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 865.80 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/865.80 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 865.80 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 183,584.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,584.23/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.99

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