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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.91, 866.17 and 212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.91, 866.17 and 212.27 is: 318.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.91 : 866.17 = 212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.91/866.17 = 212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.91x = 866.17 × 212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.91x = 183,861.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,861.91/577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.15

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