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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.59, 866.50 and 212.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.59, 866.50 and 212.38 is: 318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.59 : 866.50 = 212.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.59/866.50 = 212.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.59x = 866.50 × 212.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.59x = 184,024.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,024.57/577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.61

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