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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.40, 862.80 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.40, 862.80 and 210.08 is: 315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.40 : 862.80 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.40/862.80 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.40x = 862.80 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.40x = 181,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,257.02/575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.01

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