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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.39, 859.57 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.39, 859.57 and 208.10 is: 311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.39 : 859.57 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.39/859.57 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.39x = 859.57 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.39x = 178,876.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,876.52/573.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.96

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