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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.15, 860.43 and 208.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.15, 860.43 and 208.57 is: 312.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.15 : 860.43 = 208.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.15/860.43 = 208.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.15x = 860.43 × 208.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.15x = 179,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,459.89/574.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.57

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