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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.94, 859.88 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.94, 859.88 and 208 is: 312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.94 : 859.88 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.94/859.88 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.94x = 859.88 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.94x = 178,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,855.04/572.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.17

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