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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.57, 860.35 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.57, 860.35 and 208.46 is: 312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.57 : 860.35 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.57/860.35 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.57x = 860.35 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.57x = 179,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,348.56/573.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.69

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