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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.44, 861.40 and 208.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.44, 861.40 and 208.99 is: 313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.44 : 861.40 = 208.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.44/861.40 = 208.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.44x = 861.40 × 208.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.44x = 180,023.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,023.99/574.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.39

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