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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.60, 864.41 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.60, 864.41 and 211.18 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.60 : 864.41 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.60/864.41 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.60x = 864.41 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.60x = 182,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,541.78/576.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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