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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 865.85 and 212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 865.85 and 212.29 is: 318.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 865.85 = 212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/865.85 = 212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 865.85 × 212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 183,811.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,811.30/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.23

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