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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.56, 863.29 and 210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.56, 863.29 and 210.43 is: 315.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.56 : 863.29 = 210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.56/863.29 = 210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.56x = 863.29 × 210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.56x = 181,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,659.43/575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.62

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