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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.24, 864.18 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.24, 864.18 and 211.08 is: 316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.24 : 864.18 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.24/864.18 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.24x = 864.18 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.24x = 182,411.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,411.11/576.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.55

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