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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 866.23 and 212.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 866.23 and 212.38 is: 318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 866.23 = 212.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/866.23 = 212.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 866.23 × 212.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 183,967.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,967.23/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.50

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