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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.92, 864.25 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.92, 864.25 and 210.68 is: 316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.92 : 864.25 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.92/864.25 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.92x = 864.25 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.92x = 182,075.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,075.34/575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.15

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