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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.43, 864.77 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.43, 864.77 and 211.22 is: 316.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.43 : 864.77 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.43/864.77 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.43x = 864.77 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.43x = 182,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,652.92/576.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.87

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