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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.59, 860.56 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.59, 860.56 and 208.41 is: 312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.59 : 860.56 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.59/860.56 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.59x = 860.56 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.59x = 179,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,349.31/573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.68

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