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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.35, 859.50 and 208.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.35, 859.50 and 208.05 is: 311.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.35 : 859.50 = 208.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.35/859.50 = 208.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.35x = 859.50 × 208.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.35x = 178,818.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,818.98/573.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.88

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