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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.12, 861.64 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.12, 861.64 and 209.66 is: 314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.12 : 861.64 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.12/861.64 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.12x = 861.64 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.12x = 180,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,651.44/575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.11

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