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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.14, 863.98 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.14, 863.98 and 210.72 is: 316.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 863.98 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/863.98 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 863.98 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 182,057.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,057.87/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.00

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