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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.66, 863.31 and 210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.66, 863.31 and 210.36 is: 315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.66 : 863.31 = 210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.66/863.31 = 210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.66x = 863.31 × 210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.66x = 181,605.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,605.89/575.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.47

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