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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.84, 865.06 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.84, 865.06 and 211.56 is: 317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.84 : 865.06 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.84/865.06 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.84x = 865.06 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.84x = 183,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,012.09/576.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.27

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