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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.63, 865.90 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.63, 865.90 and 212.32 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.63 : 865.90 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.63/865.90 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.63x = 865.90 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.63x = 183,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,847.89/577.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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