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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.35, 861.09 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.35, 861.09 and 209.44 is: 314.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.35 : 861.09 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.35/861.09 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.35x = 861.09 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.35x = 180,346.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,346.69/574.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.00

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