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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.56, 864.89 and 211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.56, 864.89 and 211.38 is: 317.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.56 : 864.89 = 211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.56/864.89 = 211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.56x = 864.89 × 211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.56x = 182,819.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,819.39/576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.09

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