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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.01, 862.61 and 210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.01, 862.61 and 210.31 is: 315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.01 : 862.61 = 210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.01/862.61 = 210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.01x = 862.61 × 210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.01x = 181,415.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,415.51/575.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.50

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