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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.30, 859.97 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.30, 859.97 and 208.08 is: 312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.30 : 859.97 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.30/859.97 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.30x = 859.97 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.30x = 178,943.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,943.08/573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.13

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