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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.18, 859.79 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.18, 859.79 and 207.97 is: 311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.18 : 859.79 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.18/859.79 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.18x = 859.79 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.18x = 178,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,810.53/573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.96

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