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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.54, 864.87 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.54, 864.87 and 211.36 is: 317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.54 : 864.87 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.54/864.87 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.54x = 864.87 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.54x = 182,798.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,798.92/576.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.06

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