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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.04, 862.08 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.04, 862.08 and 209.44 is: 313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.04 : 862.08 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.04/862.08 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.04x = 862.08 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.04x = 180,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,554.04/575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.99

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