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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.83, 862.18 and 209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.83, 862.18 and 209.59 is: 314.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.83 : 862.18 = 209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.83/862.18 = 209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.83x = 862.18 × 209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.83x = 180,701.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,701.63/574.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.36

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