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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.32, 860.05 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.32, 860.05 and 208.28 is: 312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.32 : 860.05 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.32/860.05 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.32x = 860.05 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.32x = 179,131.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,131.21/573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.45

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