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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.33, 863.06 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.33, 863.06 and 210.06 is: 315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.33 : 863.06 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.33/863.06 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.33x = 863.06 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.33x = 181,293.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,293.33/575.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.11

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