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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.35, 862.54 and 209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.35, 862.54 and 209.93 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.35 : 862.54 = 209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.35/862.54 = 209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.35x = 862.54 × 209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.35x = 181,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,068.18/575.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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