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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.64, 864.78 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.64, 864.78 and 211.24 is: 316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.64 : 864.78 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.64/864.78 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.64x = 864.78 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.64x = 182,676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,676.13/576.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.79

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