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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574, 861.14 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574, 861.14 and 209.08 is: 313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 861.14 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/861.14 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 861.14 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 180,047.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,047.15/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.67

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