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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.41, 862.94 and 210.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.41, 862.94 and 210.11 is: 315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.41 : 862.94 = 210.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.41/862.94 = 210.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.41x = 862.94 × 210.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.41x = 181,315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,315.01/575.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.11

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