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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.15, 863.43 and 210.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.15, 863.43 and 210.57 is: 315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.15 : 863.43 = 210.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.15/863.43 = 210.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.15x = 863.43 × 210.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.15x = 181,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,812.46/576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.56

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