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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.44, 863.89 and 210.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.44, 863.89 and 210.87 is: 316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.44 : 863.89 = 210.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.44/863.89 = 210.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.44x = 863.89 × 210.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.44x = 182,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,168.48/576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.02

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