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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.32, 860.14 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.32, 860.14 and 208.12 is: 312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.32 : 860.14 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.32/860.14 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.32x = 860.14 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.32x = 179,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,012.34/573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.24

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