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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.49, 866.42 and 212.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.49, 866.42 and 212.33 is: 318.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.49 : 866.42 = 212.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.49/866.42 = 212.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.49x = 866.42 × 212.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.49x = 183,961.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,961.56/577.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.56

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