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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.11, 858.64 and 207.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.11, 858.64 and 207.67 is: 311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.11 : 858.64 = 207.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.11/858.64 = 207.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.11x = 858.64 × 207.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.11x = 178,313.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,313.77/573.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.13

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