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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.23, 863.57 and 210.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.23, 863.57 and 210.67 is: 315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.23 : 863.57 = 210.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.23/863.57 = 210.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.23x = 863.57 × 210.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.23x = 181,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,928.29/576.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.72

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