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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 864.12 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.02, 864.12 and 210.80 is: 316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.02 : 864.12 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.02/864.12 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.02x = 864.12 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.02x = 182,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,156.50/576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.23

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