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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.28, 862.41 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.28, 862.41 and 209.82 is: 314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.28 : 862.41 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.28/862.41 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.28x = 862.41 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.28x = 180,945.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,945.51/575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.53

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