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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.40, 862.85 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.40, 862.85 and 210.20 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.40 : 862.85 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.40/862.85 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.40x = 862.85 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.40x = 181,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,365.70/575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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