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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.34, 861.53 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.34, 861.53 and 204.26 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.34 : 861.53 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.34/861.53 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.34x = 861.53 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.34x = 175,970.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,970.79/574.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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