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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.76, 863.11 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.76, 863.11 and 210.20 is: 315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.76 : 863.11 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.76/863.11 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.76x = 863.11 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.76x = 181,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,420.49/575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.10

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