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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.33, 866.11 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.33, 866.11 and 212.14 is: 318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.33 : 866.11 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.33/866.11 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.33x = 866.11 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.33x = 183,737.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,737.11/577.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.26

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