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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.45, 865.47 and 212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.45, 865.47 and 212.03 is: 317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.45 : 865.47 = 212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.45/865.47 = 212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.45x = 865.47 × 212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.45x = 183,505.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,505.60/577.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.79

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