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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 865.94 and 212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 865.94 and 212.20 is: 318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 865.94 = 212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/865.94 = 212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 865.94 × 212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 183,748.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,748.14/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.13

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