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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.15, 864.56 and 210.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.15, 864.56 and 210.97 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.15 : 864.56 = 210.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.15/864.56 = 210.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.15x = 864.56 × 210.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.15x = 182,397.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,397.83/576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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