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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.95, 864 and 210.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.95, 864 and 210.65 is: 316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.95 : 864 = 210.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.95/864 = 210.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.95x = 864 × 210.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.95x = 182,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,001.60/575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.01

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