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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.75, 864.93 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.75, 864.93 and 211.44 is: 317.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.75 : 864.93 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.75/864.93 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.75x = 864.93 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.75x = 182,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,880.80/576.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.09

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