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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.89, 862.32 and 204.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.89, 862.32 and 204.69 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.89 : 862.32 = 204.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.89/862.32 = 204.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.89x = 862.32 × 204.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.89x = 176,508.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,508.28/574.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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