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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.95, 861.65 and 209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.95, 861.65 and 209.39 is: 313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.95 : 861.65 = 209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.95/861.65 = 209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.95x = 861.65 × 209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.95x = 180,419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,419.55/574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.80

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