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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.57, 863.44 and 210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.57, 863.44 and 210.53 is: 315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.57 : 863.44 = 210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.57/863.44 = 210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.57x = 863.44 × 210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.57x = 181,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,780.02/575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.83

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