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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.95, 862.28 and 209.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.95, 862.28 and 209.71 is: 314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.95 : 862.28 = 209.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.95/862.28 = 209.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.95x = 862.28 × 209.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.95x = 180,828.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,828.74/574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.51

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