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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.52, 866.16 and 212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.52, 866.16 and 212.30 is: 318.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.52 : 866.16 = 212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.52/866.16 = 212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.52x = 866.16 × 212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.52x = 183,885.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,885.77/577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.41

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