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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.75, 863.06 and 210.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.75, 863.06 and 210.29 is: 315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.75 : 863.06 = 210.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.75/863.06 = 210.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.75x = 863.06 × 210.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.75x = 181,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,489.10/575.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.22

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