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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.79, 861.86 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.79, 861.86 and 209.54 is: 314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.79 : 861.86 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.79/861.86 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.79x = 861.86 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.79x = 180,588.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,588.79/574.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.18

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