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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.96, 866.86 and 212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.96, 866.86 and 212.67 is: 318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.96 : 866.86 = 212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.96/866.86 = 212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.96x = 866.86 × 212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.96x = 184,351.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,351.73/577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.97

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