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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.24, 862.99 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.24, 862.99 and 210.03 is: 315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.24 : 862.99 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.24/862.99 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.24x = 862.99 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.24x = 181,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,254.05/575.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.09

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