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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.31, 862.96 and 209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.31, 862.96 and 209.95 is: 314.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.31 : 862.96 = 209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.31/862.96 = 209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.31x = 862.96 × 209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.31x = 181,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,178.45/575.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.92

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