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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.78, 862.08 and 209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.78, 862.08 and 209.57 is: 314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.78 : 862.08 = 209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.78/862.08 = 209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.78x = 862.08 × 209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.78x = 180,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,671.26/574.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.33

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