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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.69, 865.14 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.69, 865.14 and 211.44 is: 317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.69 : 865.14 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.69/865.14 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.69x = 865.14 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.69x = 182,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,925.20/576.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.20

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