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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.64, 862.68 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.64, 862.68 and 210.08 is: 314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.64 : 862.68 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.64/862.68 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.64x = 862.68 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.64x = 181,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,227.50/575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.83

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