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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.36, 861.57 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.36, 861.57 and 209.14 is: 313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.36 : 861.57 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.36/861.57 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.36x = 861.57 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.36x = 180,186.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,186.60/574.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.72

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