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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.51, 861.26 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.51, 861.26 and 209.20 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.51 : 861.26 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.51/861.26 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.51x = 861.26 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.51x = 180,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,175.59/574.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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