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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.55, 861.87 and 209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.55, 861.87 and 209.24 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.55 : 861.87 = 209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.55/861.87 = 209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.55x = 861.87 × 209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.55x = 180,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,333.37/574.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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