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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.67, 862 and 209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.67, 862 and 209.33 is: 313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.67 : 862 = 209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.67/862 = 209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.67x = 862 × 209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.67x = 180,442.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,442.46/574.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.99

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