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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.69, 863.53 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.69, 863.53 and 210.24 is: 315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.69 : 863.53 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.69/863.53 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.69x = 863.53 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.69x = 181,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,548.02/575.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.36

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