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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.64, 864.96 and 211.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.64, 864.96 and 211.33 is: 317.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.64 : 864.96 = 211.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.64/864.96 = 211.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.64x = 864.96 × 211.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.64x = 182,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,792.00/576.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.00

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