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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.57, 863.11 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.57, 863.11 and 219.15 is: 328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.57 : 863.11 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.57/863.11 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.57x = 863.11 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.57x = 189,147.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,147.71/575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.63

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