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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.50, 861.72 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.50, 861.72 and 209.16 is: 313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.50 : 861.72 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.50/861.72 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.50x = 861.72 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.50x = 180,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,237.36/574.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.73

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