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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.62, 861.69 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.62, 861.69 and 209.34 is: 313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.62 : 861.69 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.62/861.69 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.62x = 861.69 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.62x = 180,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,386.18/574.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.92

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