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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.08, 862.71 and 209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.08, 862.71 and 209.86 is: 314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.08 : 862.71 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.08/862.71 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.08x = 862.71 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.08x = 181,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,048.32/575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.82

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