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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.26, 863.34 and 210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.26, 863.34 and 210.40 is: 315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.26 : 863.34 = 210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.26/863.34 = 210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.26x = 863.34 × 210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.26x = 181,646.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,646.74/575.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.76

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