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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.16, 861.57 and 208.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.16, 861.57 and 208.97 is: 313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.16 : 861.57 = 208.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.16/861.57 = 208.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.16x = 861.57 × 208.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.16x = 180,037.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,037.98/574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.57

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