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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.96, 862.53 and 209.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.96, 862.53 and 209.65 is: 314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.96 : 862.53 = 209.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.96/862.53 = 209.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.96x = 862.53 × 209.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.96x = 180,829.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,829.41/574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.51

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