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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.18, 863.77 and 210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.18, 863.77 and 210.73 is: 315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.18 : 863.77 = 210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.18/863.77 = 210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.18x = 863.77 × 210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.18x = 182,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,022.25/576.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.91

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