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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.57, 864.91 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.57, 864.91 and 211.46 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.57 : 864.91 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.57/864.91 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.57x = 864.91 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.57x = 182,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,894.67/576.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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