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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.18, 862.23 and 209.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.18, 862.23 and 209.78 is: 314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.18 : 862.23 = 209.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.18/862.23 = 209.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.18x = 862.23 × 209.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.18x = 180,878.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,878.61/575.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.47

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