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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.96, 865.33 and 211.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.96, 865.33 and 211.63 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.96 : 865.33 = 211.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.96/865.33 = 211.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.96x = 865.33 × 211.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.96x = 183,127.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,127.10/576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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