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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.07, 861.11 and 208.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.07, 861.11 and 208.97 is: 313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.07 : 861.11 = 208.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.07/861.11 = 208.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.07x = 861.11 × 208.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.07x = 179,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,940.81/574.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.45

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