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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.17, 575.73 and 210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.17, 575.73 and 210.63 is: 315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.17 : 575.73 = 210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.17/575.73 = 210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.17x = 575.73 × 210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.17x = 121,265.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,265.48/384.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.65

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