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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.68, 862.98 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.68, 862.98 and 210.28 is: 315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.68 : 862.98 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.68/862.98 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.68x = 862.98 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.68x = 181,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,467.43/575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.22

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