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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.84, 862.31 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.84, 862.31 and 209.54 is: 314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.84 : 862.31 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.84/862.31 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.84x = 862.31 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.84x = 180,688.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,688.44/574.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.33

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