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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.56, 866.28 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.56, 866.28 and 212.16 is: 318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.56 : 866.28 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.56/866.28 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.56x = 866.28 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.56x = 183,789.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,789.96/577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.22

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