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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.58, 862.20 and 209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.58, 862.20 and 209.40 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.58 : 862.20 = 209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.58/862.20 = 209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.58x = 862.20 × 209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.58x = 180,544.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,544.68/574.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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