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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.26, 864.84 and 211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.26, 864.84 and 211.40 is: 317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.26 : 864.84 = 211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.26/864.84 = 211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.26x = 864.84 × 211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.26x = 182,827.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,827.18/576.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.27

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