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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.51, 861.59 and 209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.51, 861.59 and 209.35 is: 313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.51 : 861.59 = 209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.51/861.59 = 209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.51x = 861.59 × 209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.51x = 180,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,372.82/574.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.96

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