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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.32, 861.17 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.32, 861.17 and 208.83 is: 313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.32 : 861.17 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.32/861.17 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.32x = 861.17 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.32x = 179,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,836.35/574.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.13

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