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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.41, 865.83 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.41, 865.83 and 212.16 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.41 : 865.83 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.41/865.83 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.41x = 865.83 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.41x = 183,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,694.49/577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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