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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.33, 861.60 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.33, 861.60 and 209.38 is: 314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.33 : 861.60 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.33/861.60 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.33x = 861.60 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.33x = 180,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,401.81/574.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.11

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