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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.51, 861.99 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.51, 861.99 and 209.55 is: 314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.51 : 861.99 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.51/861.99 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.51x = 861.99 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.51x = 180,633.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,633.63/574.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.41

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