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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.51, 861.93 and 209.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.51, 861.93 and 209.31 is: 314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.51 : 861.93 = 209.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.51/861.93 = 209.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.51x = 861.93 × 209.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.51x = 180,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,405.21/574.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.02

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