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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.92, 864.84 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.92, 864.84 and 211.70 is: 317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.92 : 864.84 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.92/864.84 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.92x = 864.84 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.92x = 183,086.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,086.63/576.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.35

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