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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.36, 861.66 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.36, 861.66 and 209.08 is: 313.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.36 : 861.66 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.36/861.66 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.36x = 861.66 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.36x = 180,155.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,155.87/574.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.66

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