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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.42, 860.54 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.42, 860.54 and 208.24 is: 312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.42 : 860.54 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.42/860.54 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.42x = 860.54 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.42x = 179,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,198.85/573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.51

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