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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.81, 864.54 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.81, 864.54 and 211.32 is: 316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.81 : 864.54 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.81/864.54 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.81x = 864.54 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.81x = 182,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,694.59/576.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.73

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