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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.83, 863.19 and 210.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.83, 863.19 and 210.37 is: 315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.83 : 863.19 = 210.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.83/863.19 = 210.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.83x = 863.19 × 210.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.83x = 181,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,589.28/575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.35

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