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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.04, 859.95 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.04, 859.95 and 208.12 is: 312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.04 : 859.95 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.04/859.95 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.04x = 859.95 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.04x = 178,972.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,972.79/573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.32

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