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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.14, 863.62 and 210.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.14, 863.62 and 210.65 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 863.62 = 210.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/863.62 = 210.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 863.62 × 210.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 181,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,916.71/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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