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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.73, 867.04 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.73, 867.04 and 212.76 is: 319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.73 : 867.04 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.73/867.04 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.73x = 867.04 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.73x = 184,470.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,470.90/577.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.30

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