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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.46, 866.24 and 212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.46, 866.24 and 212.24 is: 318.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.46 : 866.24 = 212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.46/866.24 = 212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.46x = 866.24 × 212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.46x = 183,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,845.39/577.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.37

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