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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.86, 864.18 and 210.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.86, 864.18 and 210.69 is: 316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.86 : 864.18 = 210.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.86/864.18 = 210.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.86x = 864.18 × 210.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.86x = 182,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,069.76/575.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.17

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