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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.15, 864.06 and 210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.15, 864.06 and 210.86 is: 316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.15 : 864.06 = 210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.15/864.06 = 210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.15x = 864.06 × 210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.15x = 182,191.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,191.37/576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.22

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