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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.59, 865.10 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.59, 865.10 and 211.49 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.59 : 865.10 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.59/865.10 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.59x = 865.10 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.59x = 182,954.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,954.62/576.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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