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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.07, 862.60 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.07, 862.60 and 209.96 is: 314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.07 : 862.60 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.07/862.60 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.07x = 862.60 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.07x = 181,111.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,111.50/575.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.94

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