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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.55, 864.88 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.55, 864.88 and 211.34 is: 317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.55 : 864.88 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.55/864.88 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.55x = 864.88 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.55x = 182,785.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,785.37/576.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.03

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