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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.42, 866.04 and 212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.42, 866.04 and 212.12 is: 318.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.42 : 866.04 = 212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.42/866.04 = 212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.42x = 866.04 × 212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.42x = 183,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,706.57/577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.15

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