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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.47, 866.33 and 212.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.47, 866.33 and 212.34 is: 318.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.47 : 866.33 = 212.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.47/866.33 = 212.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.47x = 866.33 × 212.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.47x = 183,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,956.51/577.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.56

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