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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.20, 862.45 and 209.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.20, 862.45 and 209.85 is: 314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.20 : 862.45 = 209.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.20/862.45 = 209.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.20x = 862.45 × 209.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.20x = 180,985.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,985.13/575.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.65

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