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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.48, 864.20 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.48, 864.20 and 211.01 is: 316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.48 : 864.20 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.48/864.20 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.48x = 864.20 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.48x = 182,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,354.84/576.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.32

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