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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.60, 861.92 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.60, 861.92 and 209.48 is: 314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.60 : 861.92 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.60/861.92 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.60x = 861.92 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.60x = 180,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,555.00/574.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.23

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