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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.67, 862.80 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.67, 862.80 and 210.06 is: 314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.67 : 862.80 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.67/862.80 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.67x = 862.80 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.67x = 181,239.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,239.77/575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.83

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