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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.81, 861.46 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.81, 861.46 and 209.25 is: 313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.81 : 861.46 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.81/861.46 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.81x = 861.46 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.81x = 180,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,259.46/574.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.60

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