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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.23, 859.59 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.23, 859.59 and 208.02 is: 311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.23 : 859.59 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.23/859.59 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.23x = 859.59 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.23x = 178,811.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,811.91/573.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.94

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