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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.18, 860.74 and 208.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.18, 860.74 and 208.87 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.18 : 860.74 = 208.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.18/860.74 = 208.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.18x = 860.74 × 208.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.18x = 179,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,780.09/574.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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