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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.68, 863.02 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.68, 863.02 and 210.23 is: 315.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.68 : 863.02 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.68/863.02 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.68x = 863.02 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.68x = 181,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,432.69/575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.16

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