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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.79, 861.71 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.79, 861.71 and 209.34 is: 313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.79 : 861.71 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.79/861.71 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.79x = 861.71 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.79x = 180,389.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,389.32/574.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.84

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