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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.81, 866.76 and 212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.81, 866.76 and 212.59 is: 318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.81 : 866.76 = 212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.81/866.76 = 212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.81x = 866.76 × 212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.81x = 184,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,264.51/577.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.90

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