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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.95, 866.89 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.95, 866.89 and 212.64 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.95 : 866.89 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.95/866.89 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.95x = 866.89 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.95x = 184,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,335.49/577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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