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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.20, 860.08 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.20, 860.08 and 208.08 is: 312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.20 : 860.08 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.20/860.08 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.20x = 860.08 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.20x = 178,965.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,965.45/573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.22

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