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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.64, 863.73 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.64, 863.73 and 210.56 is: 315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.64 : 863.73 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.64/863.73 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.64x = 863.73 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.64x = 181,862.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,862.67/575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.93

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