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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.85, 865.61 and 211.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.85, 865.61 and 211.67 is: 317.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.85 : 865.61 = 211.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.85/865.61 = 211.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.85x = 865.61 × 211.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.85x = 183,223.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,223.67/576.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.63

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