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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.77, 865.21 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.77, 865.21 and 211.59 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.77 : 865.21 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.77/865.21 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.77x = 865.21 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.77x = 183,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,066.62/576.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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