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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.06, 859.62 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.06, 859.62 and 208.08 is: 312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.06 : 859.62 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.06/859.62 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.06x = 859.62 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.06x = 178,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,869.73/573.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.13

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