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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.35, 860.13 and 208.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.35, 860.13 and 208.13 is: 312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.35 : 860.13 = 208.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.35/860.13 = 208.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.35x = 860.13 × 208.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.35x = 179,014.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,014.56/573.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.23

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