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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.61, 866.41 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.61, 866.41 and 212.43 is: 318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.61 : 866.41 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.61/866.41 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.61x = 866.41 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.61x = 184,051.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,051.48/577.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.64

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