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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.99, 864.14 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.99, 864.14 and 211.08 is: 316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.99 : 864.14 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.99/864.14 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.99x = 864.14 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.99x = 182,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,404.86/575.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.68

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