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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.76, 864.86 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.76, 864.86 and 211.30 is: 316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.76 : 864.86 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.76/864.86 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.76x = 864.86 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.76x = 182,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,744.92/576.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.85

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