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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.34, 859.86 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.34, 859.86 and 208.12 is: 312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.34 : 859.86 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.34/859.86 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.34x = 859.86 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.34x = 178,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,954.06/573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.13

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