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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.74, 864.09 and 211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.74, 864.09 and 211.29 is: 316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.74 : 864.09 = 211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.74/864.09 = 211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.74x = 864.09 × 211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.74x = 182,573.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,573.58/576.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.56

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