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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.68, 862.20 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.68, 862.20 and 209.56 is: 314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.68 : 862.20 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.68/862.20 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.68x = 862.20 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.68x = 180,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,682.63/574.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.41

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