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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.85, 865.28 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.85, 865.28 and 211.72 is: 317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.85 : 865.28 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.85/865.28 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.85x = 865.28 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.85x = 183,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,197.08/576.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.58

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