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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.50, 860.42 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.50, 860.42 and 208.31 is: 312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.50 : 860.42 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.50/860.42 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.50x = 860.42 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.50x = 179,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,230.31/573.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.52

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