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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.38, 860.32 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.38, 860.32 and 208.17 is: 312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.38 : 860.32 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.38/860.32 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.38x = 860.32 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.38x = 179,093.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,093.07/573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.35

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