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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.34, 863.34 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.34, 863.34 and 210.14 is: 315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.34 : 863.34 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.34/863.34 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.34x = 863.34 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.34x = 181,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,422.27/575.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.33

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