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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.09, 861.08 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.09, 861.08 and 208.96 is: 313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.09 : 861.08 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.09/861.08 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.09x = 861.08 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.09x = 179,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,926.97/574.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.42

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