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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.04, 864.45 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.04, 864.45 and 211.12 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.04 : 864.45 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.04/864.45 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.04x = 864.45 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.04x = 182,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,502.68/576.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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