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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.68, 865.96 and 212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.68, 865.96 and 212.36 is: 318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.68 : 865.96 = 212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.68/865.96 = 212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.68x = 865.96 × 212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.68x = 183,895.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,895.27/577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.33

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