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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.29, 863 and 210.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.29, 863 and 210.01 is: 315.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.29 : 863 = 210.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.29/863 = 210.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.29x = 863 × 210.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.29x = 181,238.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,238.63/575.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.04

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