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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.20, 863.84 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.20, 863.84 and 210.78 is: 316.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.20 : 863.84 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.20/863.84 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.20x = 863.84 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.20x = 182,079.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,079.14/576.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.00

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