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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.25, 861.27 and 209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.25, 861.27 and 209.03 is: 313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.25 : 861.27 = 209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.25/861.27 = 209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.25x = 861.27 × 209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.25x = 180,031.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,031.27/574.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.51

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