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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.24, 864.49 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.24, 864.49 and 211.03 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.24 : 864.49 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.24/864.49 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.24x = 864.49 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.24x = 182,433.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,433.32/576.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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