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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.42, 866.10 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.42, 866.10 and 212.18 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.42 : 866.10 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.42/866.10 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.42x = 866.10 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.42x = 183,763.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,763.71/577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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