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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.14, 860.98 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.14, 860.98 and 208.73 is: 313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.14 : 860.98 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.14/860.98 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.14x = 860.98 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.14x = 179,709.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,709.53/574.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.01

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