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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 864.56 and 211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 864.56 and 211.25 is: 316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 864.56 = 211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/864.56 = 211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 864.56 × 211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 182,640.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,640.99/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.69

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