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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.26, 863.90 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.26, 863.90 and 210.98 is: 316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.26 : 863.90 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.26/863.90 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.26x = 863.90 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.26x = 182,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,260.25/576.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.28

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