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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.71, 861.54 and 209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.71, 861.54 and 209.42 is: 313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.71 : 861.54 = 209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.71/861.54 = 209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.71x = 861.54 × 209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.71x = 180,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,423.71/574.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.94

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