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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.15, 863.83 and 210.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.15, 863.83 and 210.93 is: 316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.15 : 863.83 = 210.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.15/863.83 = 210.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.15x = 863.83 × 210.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.15x = 182,207.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,207.66/576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.25

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