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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.98, 863.82 and 210.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.98, 863.82 and 210.70 is: 316.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.98 : 863.82 = 210.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.98/863.82 = 210.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.98x = 863.82 × 210.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.98x = 182,006.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,006.87/575.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.00

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