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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.12, 863.88 and 210.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.12, 863.88 and 210.92 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.12 : 863.88 = 210.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.12/863.88 = 210.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.12x = 863.88 × 210.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.12x = 182,209.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,209.57/576.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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