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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.03, 863.51 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.03, 863.51 and 210.56 is: 315.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.03 : 863.51 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.03/863.51 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.03x = 863.51 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.03x = 181,816.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,816.48/576.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.64

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