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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.54, 859.97 and 208.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.54, 859.97 and 208.23 is: 312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.54 : 859.97 = 208.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.54/859.97 = 208.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.54x = 859.97 × 208.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.54x = 179,070.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,070.51/573.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.22

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