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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.04, 863.54 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.04, 863.54 and 210.74 is: 315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.04 : 863.54 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.04/863.54 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.04x = 863.54 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.04x = 181,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,980.89/576.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.92

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