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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.85, 863.01 and 210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.85, 863.01 and 210.30 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.85 : 863.01 = 210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.85/863.01 = 210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.85x = 863.01 × 210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.85x = 181,491.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,491.00/575.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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