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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.72, 866.41 and 212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.72, 866.41 and 212.54 is: 318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.72 : 866.41 = 212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.72/866.41 = 212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.72x = 866.41 × 212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.72x = 184,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,142.45/577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.74

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