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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.74, 865.23 and 211.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.74, 865.23 and 211.79 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.74 : 865.23 = 211.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.74/865.23 = 211.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.74x = 865.23 × 211.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.74x = 183,242.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,242.74/576.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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