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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.43, 863.97 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.43, 863.97 and 211.03 is: 316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.43 : 863.97 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.43/863.97 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.43x = 863.97 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.43x = 182,323.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,323.59/576.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.30

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