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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.54, 861.82 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.54, 861.82 and 209.18 is: 313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.54 : 861.82 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.54/861.82 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.54x = 861.82 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.54x = 180,275.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,275.51/574.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.77

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