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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.23, 860.67 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.23, 860.67 and 208.74 is: 312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.23 : 860.67 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.23/860.67 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.23x = 860.67 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.23x = 179,656.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,656.26/574.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.86

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