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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.01, 859.61 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.01, 859.61 and 208.31 is: 312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.01 : 859.61 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.01/859.61 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.01x = 859.61 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.01x = 179,061.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,061.58/573.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.49

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