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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.43, 861.62 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.43, 861.62 and 209.06 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.43 : 861.62 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.43/861.62 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.43x = 861.62 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.43x = 180,126.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,126.49/574.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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