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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 864.02 and 210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.02, 864.02 and 210.81 is: 316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.02 : 864.02 = 210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.02/864.02 = 210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.02x = 864.02 × 210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.02x = 182,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,144.06/576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.21

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