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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.31, 859.96 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.31, 859.96 and 208.09 is: 312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.31 : 859.96 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.31/859.96 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.31x = 859.96 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.31x = 178,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,951.63/573.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.14

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