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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.12, 862.56 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.12, 862.56 and 209.84 is: 314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.12 : 862.56 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.12/862.56 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.12x = 862.56 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.12x = 180,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,999.59/575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.72

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