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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.85, 861.84 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.85, 861.84 and 209.94 is: 314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.85 : 861.84 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.85/861.84 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.85x = 861.84 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.85x = 180,934.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,934.69/574.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.75

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