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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.79, 863.45 and 210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.79, 863.45 and 210.49 is: 315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.79 : 863.45 = 210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.79/863.45 = 210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.79x = 863.45 × 210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.79x = 181,745.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,745.17/575.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.65

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