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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.52, 864.78 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.52, 864.78 and 211.30 is: 316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.52 : 864.78 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.52/864.78 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.52x = 864.78 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.52x = 182,728.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,728.01/576.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.95

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