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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.68, 861.80 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.68, 861.80 and 209.38 is: 313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.68 : 861.80 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.68/861.80 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.68x = 861.80 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.68x = 180,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,443.68/574.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.99

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