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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.81, 865.26 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.81, 865.26 and 211.59 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.81 : 865.26 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.81/865.26 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.81x = 865.26 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.81x = 183,080.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,080.36/576.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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