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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.74, 864.36 and 211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.74, 864.36 and 211.10 is: 316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.74 : 864.36 = 211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.74/864.36 = 211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.74x = 864.36 × 211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.74x = 182,462.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,462.07/576.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.37

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