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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.96, 862.59 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.96, 862.59 and 209.55 is: 314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.96 : 862.59 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.96/862.59 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.96x = 862.59 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.96x = 180,755.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,755.73/574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.38

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