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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.79, 863.16 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.79, 863.16 and 210.32 is: 315.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.79 : 863.16 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.79/863.16 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.79x = 863.16 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.79x = 181,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,534.44/575.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.28

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