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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.48, 863.33 and 210.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.48, 863.33 and 210.27 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.48 : 863.33 = 210.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.48/863.33 = 210.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.48x = 863.33 × 210.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.48x = 181,533.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,533.93/575.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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