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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.44, 860.58 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.44, 860.58 and 208.26 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.44 : 860.58 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.44/860.58 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.44x = 860.58 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.44x = 179,224.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,224.39/573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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