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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.42, 865.60 and 212.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.42, 865.60 and 212.11 is: 317.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.42 : 865.60 = 212.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.42/865.60 = 212.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.42x = 865.60 × 212.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.42x = 183,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,599.72/577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.97

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