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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.36, 864.63 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.36, 864.63 and 211.14 is: 316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.36 : 864.63 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.36/864.63 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.36x = 864.63 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.36x = 182,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,557.98/576.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.74

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