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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.36, 859.87 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.36, 859.87 and 208.09 is: 312.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.36 : 859.87 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.36/859.87 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.36x = 859.87 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.36x = 178,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,930.35/573.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.07

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