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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.83, 863.88 and 210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.83, 863.88 and 210.62 is: 315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.83 : 863.88 = 210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.83/863.88 = 210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.83x = 863.88 × 210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.83x = 181,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,950.41/575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.98

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