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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.12, 860.02 and 207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.12, 860.02 and 207.94 is: 312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.12 : 860.02 = 207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.12/860.02 = 207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.12x = 860.02 × 207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.12x = 178,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,829.14/573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.03

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