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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.97, 862.50 and 209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.97, 862.50 and 209.67 is: 314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.97 : 862.50 = 209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.97/862.50 = 209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.97x = 862.50 × 209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.97x = 180,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,840.38/574.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.52

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