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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.96, 864.40 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.96, 864.40 and 210.98 is: 316.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.96 : 864.40 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.96/864.40 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.96x = 864.40 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.96x = 182,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,371.11/575.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.64

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