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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.26, 861.84 and 209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.26, 861.84 and 209.40 is: 314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.26 : 861.84 = 209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.26/861.84 = 209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.26x = 861.84 × 209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.26x = 180,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,469.30/574.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.26

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