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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.66, 861.97 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.66, 861.97 and 209.46 is: 314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.66 : 861.97 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.66/861.97 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.66x = 861.97 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.66x = 180,548.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,548.24/574.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.18

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