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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.66, 861.81 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.66, 861.81 and 209.36 is: 313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.66 : 861.81 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.66/861.81 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.66x = 861.81 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.66x = 180,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,429.25/574.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.98

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