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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.94, 866.93 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.94, 866.93 and 212.49 is: 318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.94 : 866.93 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.94/866.93 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.94x = 866.93 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.94x = 184,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,212.89/577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.74

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