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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.29, 861.33 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.29, 861.33 and 208.98 is: 313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.29 : 861.33 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.29/861.33 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.29x = 861.33 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.29x = 180,001.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,001.53/574.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.43

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