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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.53, 866.28 and 212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.53, 866.28 and 212.12 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.53 : 866.28 = 212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.53/866.28 = 212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.53x = 866.28 × 212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.53x = 183,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,750.98/577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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