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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.38, 866.16 and 212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.38, 866.16 and 212.10 is: 318.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.38 : 866.16 = 212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.38/866.16 = 212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.38x = 866.16 × 212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.38x = 183,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,712.54/577.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.18

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