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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.44, 863.25 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.44, 863.25 and 210.15 is: 315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.44 : 863.25 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.44/863.25 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.44x = 863.25 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.44x = 181,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,412.38/575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.26

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