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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.18, 863.76 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.18, 863.76 and 211.26 is: 316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.18 : 863.76 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.18/863.76 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.18x = 863.76 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.18x = 182,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,477.94/576.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.70

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