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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.93, 863.39 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.93, 863.39 and 210.48 is: 315.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.93 : 863.39 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.93/863.39 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.93x = 863.39 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.93x = 181,725.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,725.27/575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.54

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