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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.88, 862.08 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.88, 862.08 and 209.68 is: 314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.88 : 862.08 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.88/862.08 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.88x = 862.08 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.88x = 180,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,760.93/574.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.43

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