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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.25, 862.87 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.25, 862.87 and 209.89 is: 314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.25 : 862.87 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.25/862.87 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.25x = 862.87 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.25x = 181,102.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,102.42/575.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.82

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