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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.82, 862.32 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.82, 862.32 and 209.60 is: 314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.82 : 862.32 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.82/862.32 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.82x = 862.32 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.82x = 180,742.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,742.27/574.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.43

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