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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.04, 862.62 and 209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.04, 862.62 and 209.86 is: 314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.04 : 862.62 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.04/862.62 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.04x = 862.62 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.04x = 181,029.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,029.43/575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.81

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