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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.83, 865.04 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.83, 865.04 and 211.52 is: 317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.83 : 865.04 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.83/865.04 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.83x = 865.04 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.83x = 182,967.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,967.88/576.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.20

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