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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.41, 863.92 and 210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.41, 863.92 and 210.77 is: 315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.41 : 863.92 = 210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.41/863.92 = 210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.41x = 863.92 × 210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.41x = 182,088.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,088.42/576.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.90

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