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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.80, 866.70 and 212.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.80, 866.70 and 212.87 is: 319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.80 : 866.70 = 212.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.80/866.70 = 212.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.80x = 866.70 × 212.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.80x = 184,490.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,490.10/577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.30

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