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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.35, 866.14 and 212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.35, 866.14 and 212.17 is: 318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.35 : 866.14 = 212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.35/866.14 = 212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.35x = 866.14 × 212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.35x = 183,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,768.92/577.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.30

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