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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.33, 863.07 and 210.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.33, 863.07 and 210.07 is: 315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.33 : 863.07 = 210.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.33/863.07 = 210.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.33x = 863.07 × 210.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.33x = 181,305.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,305.11/575.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.13

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