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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.36, 863.43 and 210.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.36, 863.43 and 210.19 is: 315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.36 : 863.43 = 210.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.36/863.43 = 210.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.36x = 863.43 × 210.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.36x = 181,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,481.48/575.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.42

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