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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.39, 859.86 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.39, 859.86 and 203.18 is: 304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.39 : 859.86 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.39/859.86 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.39x = 859.86 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.39x = 174,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,702.06/573.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.68

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