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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.59, 861.88 and 209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.59, 861.88 and 209.35 is: 314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.59 : 861.88 = 209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.59/861.88 = 209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.59x = 861.88 × 209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.59x = 180,434.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,434.58/574.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.02

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