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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.75, 862.13 and 209.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.75, 862.13 and 209.71 is: 314.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.75 : 862.13 = 209.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.75/862.13 = 209.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.75x = 862.13 × 209.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.75x = 180,797.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,797.28/574.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.57

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