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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.49, 864.87 and 211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.49, 864.87 and 211.29 is: 316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.49 : 864.87 = 211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.49/864.87 = 211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.49x = 864.87 × 211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.49x = 182,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,738.38/576.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.98

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