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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.30, 861.78 and 209.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.30, 861.78 and 209.11 is: 313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.30 : 861.78 = 209.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.30/861.78 = 209.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.30x = 861.78 × 209.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.30x = 180,206.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,206.82/574.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.79

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