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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.57, 862.88 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.57, 862.88 and 210.12 is: 315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.57 : 862.88 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.57/862.88 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.57x = 862.88 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.57x = 181,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,307.30/575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.01

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