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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.94, 865.50 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.94, 865.50 and 211.68 is: 317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.94 : 865.50 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.94/865.50 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.94x = 865.50 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.94x = 183,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,209.04/576.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.55

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