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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.74, 863.61 and 210.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.74, 863.61 and 210.39 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.74 : 863.61 = 210.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.74/863.61 = 210.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.74x = 863.61 × 210.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.74x = 181,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,694.91/575.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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