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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.76, 865.13 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.76, 865.13 and 211.46 is: 317.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.76 : 865.13 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.76/865.13 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.76x = 865.13 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.76x = 182,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,940.39/576.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.19

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