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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.37, 861.69 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.37, 861.69 and 209.16 is: 313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.37 : 861.69 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.37/861.69 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.37x = 861.69 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.37x = 180,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,231.08/574.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.79

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