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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.96, 862.52 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.96, 862.52 and 209.84 is: 314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.96 : 862.52 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.96/862.52 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.96x = 862.52 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.96x = 180,991.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,991.20/574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.79

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