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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.37, 865.92 and 212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.37, 865.92 and 212.06 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.37 : 865.92 = 212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.37/865.92 = 212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.37x = 865.92 × 212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.37x = 183,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,627.00/577.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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