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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.71, 862.02 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.71, 862.02 and 209.58 is: 314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.71 : 862.02 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.71/862.02 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.71x = 862.02 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.71x = 180,662.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,662.15/574.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.35

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