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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.88, 866.56 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.88, 866.56 and 212.56 is: 318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.88 : 866.56 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.88/866.56 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.88x = 866.56 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.88x = 184,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,195.99/577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.74

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