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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.84, 864.09 and 210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.84, 864.09 and 210.58 is: 315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.84 : 864.09 = 210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.84/864.09 = 210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.84x = 864.09 × 210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.84x = 181,960.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,960.07/575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.99

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