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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.97, 866.94 and 212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.97, 866.94 and 212.60 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.97 : 866.94 = 212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.97/866.94 = 212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.97x = 866.94 × 212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.97x = 184,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,311.44/577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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