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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.78, 864.54 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.78, 864.54 and 211.26 is: 316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.78 : 864.54 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.78/864.54 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.78x = 864.54 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.78x = 182,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,642.72/576.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.66

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