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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 865.08 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 865.08 and 211.50 is: 317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 865.08 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/865.08 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 865.08 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 182,964.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,964.42/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.25

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