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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.41, 864.81 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.41, 864.81 and 211.23 is: 316.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.41 : 864.81 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.41/864.81 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.41x = 864.81 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.41x = 182,673.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,673.82/576.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.92

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