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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.71, 866.91 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.71, 866.91 and 212.50 is: 318.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.71 : 866.91 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.71/866.91 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.71x = 866.91 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.71x = 184,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,218.38/577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.88

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