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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.86, 862.05 and 209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.86, 862.05 and 209.45 is: 314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.86 : 862.05 = 209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.86/862.05 = 209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.86x = 862.05 × 209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.86x = 180,556.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,556.37/574.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.09

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