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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.61, 861.39 and 209.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.61, 861.39 and 209.31 is: 313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.61 : 861.39 = 209.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.61/861.39 = 209.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.61x = 861.39 × 209.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.61x = 180,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,296.49/574.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.77

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