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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.47, 863.21 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.47, 863.21 and 210.26 is: 315.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.47 : 863.21 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.47/863.21 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.47x = 863.21 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.47x = 181,493.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,493.17/575.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.38

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