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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.16, 859.73 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.16, 859.73 and 207.86 is: 311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.16 : 859.73 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.16/859.73 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.16x = 859.73 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.16x = 178,699.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,699.18/573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.78

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