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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.31, 860.71 and 208.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.31, 860.71 and 208.75 is: 312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.31 : 860.71 = 208.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.31/860.71 = 208.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.31x = 860.71 × 208.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.31x = 179,670.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,670.15/574.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.84

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