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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.14, 860.67 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.14, 860.67 and 208.83 is: 313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.14 : 860.67 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.14/860.67 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.14x = 860.67 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.14x = 179,733.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,733.72/574.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.05

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