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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.66, 864.48 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.66, 864.48 and 211.35 is: 316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.66 : 864.48 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.66/864.48 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.66x = 864.48 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.66x = 182,707.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,707.85/576.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.84

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