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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.57, 864.88 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.57, 864.88 and 211.64 is: 317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.57 : 864.88 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.57/864.88 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.57x = 864.88 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.57x = 183,038.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,038.35/576.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.46

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