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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.28, 859.61 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.28, 859.61 and 208.04 is: 311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.28 : 859.61 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.28/859.61 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.28x = 859.61 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.28x = 178,829.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,829.49/573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.94

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