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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.85, 863.79 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.85, 863.79 and 210.54 is: 315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.85 : 863.79 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.85/863.79 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.85x = 863.79 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.85x = 181,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,862.35/575.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.82

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