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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.96, 867.03 and 212.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.96, 867.03 and 212.65 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.96 : 867.03 = 212.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.96/867.03 = 212.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.96x = 867.03 × 212.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.96x = 184,373.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,373.93/577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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