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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.58, 861.37 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.58, 861.37 and 209.32 is: 313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.58 : 861.37 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.58/861.37 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.58x = 861.37 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.58x = 180,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,299.29/574.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.79

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