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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.46, 866.54 and 212.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.46, 866.54 and 212.51 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.46 : 866.54 = 212.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.46/866.54 = 212.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.46x = 866.54 × 212.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.46x = 184,147.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,147.07/577.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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