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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.89, 863.06 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.89, 863.06 and 210.33 is: 315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.89 : 863.06 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.89/863.06 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.89x = 863.06 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.89x = 181,526.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,526.36/575.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.21

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