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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.72, 861.80 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.72, 861.80 and 209.32 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.72 : 861.80 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.72/861.80 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.72x = 861.80 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.72x = 180,388.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,388.77/574.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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