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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.22, 862.83 and 210.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.22, 862.83 and 210.01 is: 315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.22 : 862.83 = 210.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.22/862.83 = 210.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.22x = 862.83 × 210.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.22x = 181,197.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,197.56/575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.01

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