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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.92, 862.40 and 209.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.92, 862.40 and 209.51 is: 314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.92 : 862.40 = 209.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.92/862.40 = 209.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.92x = 862.40 × 209.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.92x = 180,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,681.42/574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.27

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