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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.85, 866.75 and 212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.85, 866.75 and 212.48 is: 318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.85 : 866.75 = 212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.85/866.75 = 212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.85x = 866.75 × 212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.85x = 184,163.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,163.24/577.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.71

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