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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.37, 863.13 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.37, 863.13 and 210.42 is: 315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.37 : 863.13 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.37/863.13 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.37x = 863.13 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.37x = 181,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,619.81/575.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.66

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