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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.57, 866.47 and 212.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.57, 866.47 and 212.35 is: 318.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.57 : 866.47 = 212.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.57/866.47 = 212.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.57x = 866.47 × 212.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.57x = 183,992.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,992.21/577.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.56

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