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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.39, 860.07 and 203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.39, 860.07 and 203.19 is: 304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.39 : 860.07 = 203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.39/860.07 = 203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.39x = 860.07 × 203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.39x = 174,757.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,757.62/573.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.78

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