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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.49, 863.99 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.49, 863.99 and 210.84 is: 315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.49 : 863.99 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.49/863.99 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.49x = 863.99 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.49x = 182,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,160.44/576.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.98

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