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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.03, 864.25 and 210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.03, 864.25 and 210.86 is: 316.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.03 : 864.25 = 210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.03/864.25 = 210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.03x = 864.25 × 210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.03x = 182,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,230.91/576.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.36

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