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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.41, 860.17 and 208.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.41, 860.17 and 208.23 is: 312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.41 : 860.17 = 208.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.41/860.17 = 208.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.41x = 860.17 × 208.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.41x = 179,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,111.57/573.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.36

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