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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.50, 866.22 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.50, 866.22 and 212.01 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.50 : 866.22 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.50/866.22 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.50x = 866.22 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.50x = 183,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,647.30/577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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