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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.83, 866.81 and 212.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.83, 866.81 and 212.53 is: 318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.83 : 866.81 = 212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.83/866.81 = 212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.83x = 866.81 × 212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.83x = 184,222.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,222.07/577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.82

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