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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.39, 861.57 and 204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.39, 861.57 and 204.19 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.39 : 861.57 = 204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.39/861.57 = 204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.39x = 861.57 × 204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.39x = 175,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,923.98/574.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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