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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.74, 865.27 and 211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.74, 865.27 and 211.54 is: 317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.74 : 865.27 = 211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.74/865.27 = 211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.74x = 865.27 × 211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.74x = 183,034.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,034.36/576.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.36

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