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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.11, 863.39 and 210.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.11, 863.39 and 210.55 is: 315.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.11 : 863.39 = 210.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.11/863.39 = 210.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.11x = 863.39 × 210.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.11x = 181,781.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,781.39/576.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.54

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