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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.78, 862.58 and 209.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.78, 862.58 and 209.87 is: 314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.78 : 862.58 = 209.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.78/862.58 = 209.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.78x = 862.58 × 209.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.78x = 181,028.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,028.62/574.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.96

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