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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.25, 864.52 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.25, 864.52 and 210.98 is: 316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.25 : 864.52 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.25/864.52 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.25x = 864.52 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.25x = 182,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,398.06/576.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.53

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