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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.68, 865.10 and 211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.68, 865.10 and 211.97 is: 317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.68 : 865.10 = 211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.68/865.10 = 211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.68x = 865.10 × 211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.68x = 183,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,369.86/576.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.98

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